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 The Season 23 premiere picked up a month after the events in the Season 22 finale. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 The season finale feels like an afterthought, as Elias and his Bellflower cronies arrive in Crystal Lake for a final showdown against Pam, Levon, and Brianna. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026 Article continues below this ad The Spurs expect to have everyone available for the preseason finale against Sacramento on Friday night at the Frost Bank Center. — Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Oct. 2026 Ashley and Alex had an explosive split at the altar during the Season 10 finale. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for finale
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finale
  1. ending
  2. conclusion
  3. end
  4. culmination
Noun
  • Even people who like the film will leave yowling at the ending.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • But even though that conclusion would be many times less schmaltzy than the actual film’s ending, Ishiguro won’t give it to us.
    — Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of ending
Noun
  • Business leaders are not the only ones arriving at this conclusion.
    — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • As officials await a conclusion to this case, the victim’s university community is left reeling.
    — Eduardo Cuevas, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of conclusion
Noun
  • The buyer of Lindy’s could keep the old-school steakhouse running, rebrand it or pursue other options for the property, with a sale expected to close by the end of the year.
    — Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance, Idaho Statesman, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The stunning eat-in kitchen is updated with high end custom cabinetry, a center island with room for seating on one side and a workspace surrounding the kitchen sink.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of end
Noun
  • Machine Gods is the culmination of years of Casey and Kevin's reporting from the front lines of Silicon Valley.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 21 Oct. 2026
  • For Radiance founder Francesco Simeoni, the acquisitions are the culmination of years of efforts to secure films largely unavailable in Britain.
    — Lise Pedersen, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of culmination

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