: 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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His last show was Saturday night's season 50 finale.
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EW.com, 20 May 2025
The victor then takes on a dramatic finale against the clock to claim the big money jackpot.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 19 May 2025
During the season 23 finale on Sunday, May 18, Roberts was crowned the winner of the singing competition show.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 19 May 2025
The second half belongs mainly to Jordan Pickford, whose saves ensure there is no nervy finale.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 19 May 2025
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EW.com, 20 May 2025
The victor then takes on a dramatic finale against the clock to claim the big money jackpot.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 19 May 2025
During the season 23 finale on Sunday, May 18, Roberts was crowned the winner of the singing competition show.
—Daniela Avila, People.com, 19 May 2025
The second half belongs mainly to Jordan Pickford, whose saves ensure there is no nervy finale.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 19 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for finale
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“Finale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finale. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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