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

Ahead of Wednesday’s series finale, the Royals placed Michael Massey on the 7-day concussion list. — Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026

The curiosity now, coming out of Friday night’s preseason finale against the Jets at MetLife Stadium, is whether the coach is really sticking with these new roles for such large financial investments. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026

The 49ers’ preseason is mercifully over after the vast majority of players expected to contribute Week 1 sat out Thursday’s exhibition finale against the Las Vegas Raiders. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026

The fact Dodson and Gay played in the preseason finale hints that they could be released this weekend. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing finale

• grand finale