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

At a low point, the twist ending of Remember Me was that 9/11 killed Robert Pattinson.

— Darren Franich, HollywoodReporter, 11 Sep. 2026
This one doesn’t have quite as happy of an ending, especially for one of the women involved.

— Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of ending

Noun

That didn’t stop more controversy from falling on the conference’s doorstep Saturday night, when one more play produced a conclusion that will likely be talked about for decades.

— Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
That’s the conclusion the two seem to have come to, especially after the fireman Rosie has her current hopes pinned on asks her out to a fancy dinner date, only to stand her up.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of conclusion

Noun

For observers at mid-northern latitudes, the finale is especially low to the horizon.

— Joe Rao, Space.com, 5 Sep. 2026
And not even a strong Campbell performance and killer kills could make up for a sad use of AI and the least effective finale twist reveal to date.

— Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 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

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