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
Ahead of Sunday’s finale, the show is apparently drawing in new viewers at a record pace.
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
After that, a new episode will drop every week on Wednesdays until the series finale on Sept. 17.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Co-created by The Office’s Greg Daniels and Nathan For You’s Michael Koman, The Paper will premiere with four episodes on Sept. 4, followed by two new episodes every Thursday until the season finale on Sept. 25.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
The Mets honored Sarah Langs on Wednesday ahead of the series finale against the Guardians.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2025
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Katie Campione, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
After that, a new episode will drop every week on Wednesdays until the series finale on Sept. 17.
—Julia Moore, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Co-created by The Office’s Greg Daniels and Nathan For You’s Michael Koman, The Paper will premiere with four episodes on Sept. 4, followed by two new episodes every Thursday until the season finale on Sept. 25.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
The Mets honored Sarah Langs on Wednesday ahead of the series finale against the Guardians.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finale
Noun
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The ending to our season really speaks to that question.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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It was released from trigeminal nerve endings surrounding cranial blood vessels.—
Jerome Groopman,
New Yorker,
11 Aug. 2025
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Following the conclusion of its 2025 flagship festival in Montréal, Just For Laughs has announced the winners of its inaugural Shorts & Pilots Program, recognizing emerging comedic talent and original storytelling across short and pilot formats.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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The consultants’ recent conclusions were revealing.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
6 Aug. 2025
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Trump officials counter that the chips represent lower-tier technology and the highest end of the US chip stack isn’t will remain blocked.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
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Other bookstores will offer smaller fixtures, end cap options and products at the checkout.—
Greta Cross,
Freep.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Next year will mark the culmination of its Jubilee Year celebrations, and through January, the city will continue to host pilgrimage events, public art installations, and expanded museum programming.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
4 Aug. 2025
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Where to Eat Food in Argentina’s northwest is hearty, and a culmination of Andean and indigenous influences.—
Carola Fresno,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Finale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finale. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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