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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Recent Examples of finis
But no one is calling this a finis.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Dec. 2022
Chris Willman, Variety, 26 Dec. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finis
Noun
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In this business, the flashiest story rarely has the best ending.—
Ivan Barratt,
Fortune,
14 June 2026
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For the Knicks, this wasn’t just one season ending.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
Noun
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The non-stop nature of modern football means that these games will come straight after the conclusion of next summer’s World Cup.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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Investors are betting that a majority of Fed policymakers will vote for a quarter-point cut at the conclusion of this week's meeting.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
10 Dec. 2025
Noun
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But a few minutes later, Olise again had the ball in the Senegalese end.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
17 June 2026
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There wasn’t much excitement in the building, despite the fact that the game was close until the end.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Noun
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But experts say that aside from spoiling a finale for fans, such bets could erode the very business of Hollywood.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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The finale drops on Tuesday evening.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Algeria looked to have scored a shocker, but Farès Chaïbi was just offside as he was played through on goal down the left, and his right-footed finish to Emiliano Martínez's near post was ruled out.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
17 June 2026
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Reflective finishes, whether incorporated through furniture details, lighting, or accessories, help amplify both natural and artificial light, while adding visual depth.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
Noun
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In a way, the character is the culmination of four decades of Root observation.—
Stephen Rodrick,
Rolling Stone,
16 June 2026
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The gala for the James Beard Award — essentially the Oscars of the restaurant industry — was held in Chicago on the evening of June 15, the culmination of a months-long season that started with six KC-area restaurants, chefs, bars and bartenders as 2026 semifinalists.—
Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
15 June 2026
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Or, the full amount can be applied to the down payment only, with no closing-cost assistance.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 June 2026
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There has been no formal announcement or explanation from the international brand, but the closing was reported by South Beach Buzz on Instagram, and Google also notes the restaurant is permanently closed.—
Connie Ogle
June 10,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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“Finis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finis. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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