Synonyms of finale

finale

noun

fə-ˈna-lē 

as in ending

the last part of a process or action

the finale to the festivities was a grand display of fireworks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ending
• conclusion
• end
• culmination
• closing
• climax
• finish
• close
• wrap-up
• endgame
• consummation
• capper
• grand finale
• homestretch
• finis
• windup
• pinnacle
• epilogue
• mop-up
• crescendo
• coda
• summit
• top
• capstone
• aftermath
• apex
• zenith
• anticlimax
• peak
• high-water mark
• crown
• meridian
• postscript
• acme
• tip-top
• coup de grâce
• copestone
• tail end
• tag end
• shank

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• beginning
• opening
• start
• dawn
• baseline
• day one
• introduction
• prologue
• prelude
• overture
• preface
• nascence
• preamble
• nascency
• foreword

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of finale

Slight intrigue around the late-April premiere built to a groundswell by the June finale. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 July 2026

The two were voted out of the villa right before finale night. — Matt Minton, Variety, 25 July 2026

After Sunday’s finale with the Astros, the Sox have seven games leading into the deadline — four with the New York Yankees at home and three on the road at Tampa Bay. — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026

In the emotional finale, Lauren’s dad, Sheriff Dan Brigman (Philip Winchester) learns about Lauren and Kit’s kiss and encourages him to flee town. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

Phrases Containing finale

• grand finale