: 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
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
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David Wysong, Cincinnati Enquirer, 29 Sep. 2025
The House of Halliwell hosts felt that this drama could not be separated from their viewing of the season 3 finale.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2025
On Sunday, Ragans looked sharp in the Royals’ regular-season finale against the Athletics.
—Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
The Journal Sentinel will have live updates throughout the season finale.
—Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 28 Sep. 2025
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“Finale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finale. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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