FINIS Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

finis

noun

ˈfi-nəs

Definition of finis

as in ending

the last part of a process or action if the two countries keep up their arms race, the inevitable finis to their rivalry will be their mutual destruction

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Noun

So, while the model maintains a steady flow of minidresses (spanning her modish orange number from Oddli to a piece of beige Valentino vintage), summer is, in fact, ending.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026
In non-linear lyric forms, the following collections braid love’s ruthless endings with its tenderest beginnings.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of ending

Noun

The banquet room of an Elgin restaurant resonated with those words at the conclusion of a rousing tune featuring four-part barbershop harmony.

— Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
Two people can examine the same evidence and reach different conclusions.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of conclusion

Noun

Ella Bruccoleri returns as the awkward Mary Bennet opposite Dónal Finn as Tom Hayward, who proposed in the Season 1 finale – with Mary accepting.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
Baltimore missed last season’s playoffs when its field goal missed in the season finale, circumstances that might have been avoided had the Ravens not started 1-5.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of finale

Noun

The Blues narrowly miss the playoffs after an abysmal start and a strong finish to the season.

— Jeremy Rutherford, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Radiant Glow Balm is a versatile balm that delivers a sheer, natural-looking tint, soft-focus glow and lightweight moisture for a dewy, hydrated finish.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of finish

Noun

The voting is supposed to be the culmination of their work and ensure that a consensus has been reached.

— Esther King, The Dial, 15 Sep. 2026
His dismissal wasn’t so much the result of one outburst or misstep, the person told The Times, but the culmination of a season’s worth of issues that boiled over in the wake of the Nebraska loss.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of culmination

Noun

Nearly 40 public elementary schools in Orange County now enroll fewer students than needed to be financially stable, raising the specter of more school closings in a district that shuttered seven campuses in May.

— Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
Four plays after his big return, Cawthon grabbed a 15-yard TD catch to spark a 38-3 closing run.

— Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

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