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

For the finale against Seattle, Conine started in left field while Esteury Ruiz started in right. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

The group held it together well enough in the first two games of the series to secure wins but fell apart in Thursday’s finale. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026

These subplots were the best part of the season and laid the groundwork for the soaring heights of the finale. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 July 2026

This finale ends with what will probably be the closest this show ever gets to rom-com territory with this beautiful and thrilling scene with Sasha and Anatasia. — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 10 July 2026

Phrases Containing finale

• grand finale