finale

noun

fə-ˈna-lē How to pronounce finale (audio)
Definition of finalenext
as in ending
the last part of a process or action the finale to the festivities was a grand display of fireworks

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Recent Examples of finale Stewart noted the young star’s adjustments from Monday’s game to Wednesday’s, highlighting Malonga’s ability to find easier looks in the regular-season finale. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026 In a dreary and breezy Thursday evening, the Royals dropped their season finale to the Minnesota Twins. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026 Although Wizards Beyond Waverly Place brought back some familiar faces before casting its final spell, not all of the Russo family was around for the finale. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026 Culpepper worked with the episode’s writers, John Hoberg and Seena Haddad, to buy themselves time to show what really mattered about this section of the Season 2 finale. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for finale
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finale
  1. ending
  2. conclusion
  3. end
  4. culmination
Noun
  • And while the film's ending ultimately requires some logic-bending buy-in, the journey to get there is equal parts thrilling, fun, emotional, and ferocious.
    — Megan McCluskey, Time, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Don't Let Resentment Outlive the Lesson Major Howell’s story has an unexpected ending, because his most potent insight came long after the working relationship had ended.
    — Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of ending
Noun
  • Some estimates were too imprecise to support a firm conclusion, and previous longitudinal studies have reported links between loneliness, isolation and physical illness.
    — The Conversation US, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The Rose Bowl Aquatics Center will close April 1, and not be returned to its regular users until the fall of 2028, after the conclusion of the Olympic Games.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of conclusion
Noun
  • The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal matters, would not offer a date for the formal end of the operation.
    — Konstantin Toropin, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In Helaena’s room, Rhaenyra finds a tapestry Helaena had just finished sewing that predicts a dark and fiery end for Rhaenyra in the future.
    — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of end
Noun
  • The culmination of the fight is when Amanda asks Angus how the alcohol is going for her.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Hundreds of pages of grand jury transcripts portray Tupac Shakur's shooting as a culmination of a longstanding feud between rival record labels Death Row Records and Bad Boy Records and rival gang sects Mob Piru and South Side Compton Crips.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of culmination

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