1
as in last
following all others of the same kind in order or time
this will be my final order
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2
as in certain
having been established and usually not subject to change
the wedding date is final
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as in semifinal
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as in test
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Recent Examples of final
Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2025
The final tally fell at five, which meant almost half the class would be out sick.
—David MacK, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2025
Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 21 June 2025
Alcaraz, who won his fifth Grand Slam tournament in as many finals, produced one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the clay-court tournament.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
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Adjective
The project saw its construction costs triple from an initial request for proposals estimate of $54 million in 2021 to its final budget of $152 million, which was presented to the University of California Board of Regents for approval in 2022.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 June 2025
The final tally fell at five, which meant almost half the class would be out sick.
—David MacK, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2025
Noun
Preliminary heats begin at 9 a.m. each day followed by finals at 5:30 p.m.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 21 June 2025
Alcaraz, who won his fifth Grand Slam tournament in as many finals, produced one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the clay-court tournament.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for final
Adjective
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Analysis by Manchester United correspondent Laurie Whitwell United have seen wholesale change since Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s investment into the club, but Cox is the most high-profile departure since the initial wave last year.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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According to his most recent filings with the U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE), Trump reported $354 million in income from his golf properties last year.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Watch how the characters hit and hold certain key poses as the camera glides and zooms around them.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
21 June 2025
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On certain days of the year, near the Qorikancha, a bank with a door made up of golden plaques reflects the early-morning sun.—
Ana Karina Zatarain,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
Noun
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In the semifinals, the team easily took care of Louisville, winning 11-3.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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Those crews are evaluated by Shaw, and the best that don’t conflict with participating teams work the semifinals and championship game.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
Noun
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The report also noted that current tests for Parkinson’s — such as imaging studies and clinical rating scales — can be costly and subjective.—
Amy McGorry,
FOXNews.com,
26 June 2025
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Newell also might be underrated given his lack of electrifying highlights; analytic models view the southpaw more favorably than the eye test.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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The video is the latest in a lengthy stream of controversies the probation department has faced in recent years.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2023
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The shooting happened the day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.—
Joey Cappelletti and Mike Householder,
Anchorage Daily News,
15 Feb. 2023
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Congo is rich in timber, coffee, and cacao as well as minerals, while Rwanda can provide a safe and stable—if authoritarian—base for companies to operate.—
Joshua Z. Walker,
Foreign Affairs,
17 June 2025
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Wall Street wants to know if taxes are stable, budgets are balanced — and if the state will pay its debts to bondholders.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Jerry Buss bought the Lakers for $67.5 million and made it to the NBA Finals 16 times in his 34 seasons leading the club, winning 10 championships.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2025
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Holloway’s championship run ended in December 2019 when Alexander Volkanovski beat him by decision.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Bass followed up these physical exams with counseling that helped patients understand what to expect and what signs indicated something might be going wrong.—
Liana Simstrom,
NPR,
22 June 2025
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Clinical exam: The dentist will examine your teeth using specialized probes and other tools, looking for signs of cavities or damage.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
21 June 2025
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“Final.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/final. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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