: the close or termination of something: such as
a
: the last section of an instrumental musical composition
the symphony's finale
b
: the closing part, scene, or number in a public performance
the finale of the ballet
In the finale, the singer sang an Italian classic.
c
: the last and often climactic event or item in a sequence
the TV show's season finale
Synonyms
Examples of finale in a Sentence
She sung a very difficult song for the finale.
the finale to the festivities was a grand display of fireworks
Recent Examples on the Web
The two characters are even more fleshed out in Season 2, picking up on the heels of the first season’s tumultuous finale, which saw Alicent putting her son Aegon on the throne, usurping Rhaenyra’s own claim after King Viserys named her heir.
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Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2024
As the fête was in full swing, everyone was given confetti poppers in preparation for the finale of the night.
—Kylee McGuigan, Vogue, 12 June 2024
The finale closed with a tight, almost-tragic climax that had the potential to salvage a sterile series that too often relied on mean-spirited jokes and tried to cram too much into its runtime.
—Geoffrey Bunting, TIME, 12 June 2024
For the big reveal of the narrator’s identity, Brolin makes a surprise cameo as adult Gus in the finale — antlers, flannel and all.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024
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Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2024
As the fête was in full swing, everyone was given confetti poppers in preparation for the finale of the night.
—Kylee McGuigan, Vogue, 12 June 2024
The finale closed with a tight, almost-tragic climax that had the potential to salvage a sterile series that too often relied on mean-spirited jokes and tried to cram too much into its runtime.
—Geoffrey Bunting, TIME, 12 June 2024
For the big reveal of the narrator’s identity, Brolin makes a surprise cameo as adult Gus in the finale — antlers, flannel and all.
—Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024
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“Finale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finale. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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