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

Lakshmi and her husband, Manu, are Star City’s best (only) hope for an eventual happy ending!

— Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 10 July 2026
Here’s a breakdown of each character’s messy back story and the show’s surprisingly happy ending.

— Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 9 July 2026

Definition of ending

Noun

The event offered a diverse mix of finishes and decisions, providing plenty of action beyond the main event's abrupt conclusion.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Yet, just hours after the conclusion of the second day of the NBA Draft, the Charlotte Hornets said goodbye to the LaMelo Ball era, sending him to Minnesota for Naz Reid even though the star guard loved it in the Carolinas.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 11 July 2026

Definition of conclusion

Noun

Sharp, a rookie second-round draft pick from Houston, continued to impress at both ends of the floor with big shots and big stops on defense.

— Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
But stepping out of the Georgia prison proved not to be the end of the uphill battle the father of two faced after his wrongful conviction.

— Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of end

Noun

The leaky defense allowed Timothy Castagne to charge into the 18-yard box, settle the ball and curl a pass across to Charles De Ketelaere, who made an easy finish to give Belgium a 1-0 lead in the ninth minute.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
Matthew Doane, a Sacramento resident, also stayed until the finish.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of finish

Noun

Their sustained success isn't just a golden generation, but the culmination of a two-decade-long federation strategy.

— Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
The All-Star start is the culmination of what’s already been great stretch — the best in Royals history.

— Sam McDowell July 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026

Definition of culmination

Noun

In a note on Tuesday, analysts reaffirmed their year-end price target of 7,100 for the broad market index, representing a 5% drop from the week’s closing level.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 July 2026
With the peloton boasting fresh legs, expect major fireworks in the closing kilometres.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 July 2026

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