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

Viewers could never reconcile this ending, considering how close the cousins appeared to be.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
Multiple products, discounts, loyalty offers and sales taxes make the final digits of a basket difficult to predict from any one price ending.

— Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of ending

Noun

Some estimates were too imprecise to support a firm conclusion, and previous longitudinal studies have reported links between loneliness, isolation and physical illness.

— The Conversation US, Scientific American, 8 Aug. 2026
The Rose Bowl Aquatics Center will close April 1, and not be returned to its regular users until the fall of 2028, after the conclusion of the Olympic Games.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of conclusion

Noun

The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal matters, would not offer a date for the formal end of the operation.

— Konstantin Toropin, Chicago Tribune, 10 Aug. 2026
In Helaena’s room, Rhaenyra finds a tapestry Helaena had just finished sewing that predicts a dark and fiery end for Rhaenyra in the future.

— Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of end

Noun

While scores carry over to Sunday’s finale, the title race remains highly contested.

— Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
But despite getting back together in season two, the finale ended on a cliffhanger of Alex overhearing Jackie confess her love to his brother Cole.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of finale

Noun

Toronto did push at one point, trailing closely behind through the second quarter behind Marina Mabrey’s 3-pointers and finishes at the rim.

— Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026
In the 79th minute, Chawinga dished the assist from the right wing to Rose Kadzere for the left-footed finish and the eventual game-winner.

— PJ Green August 9, Kansas City Star, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of finish

Noun

Carrier iPhone Subsidies & Subscription Offsets The September launch window aligns directly with annual telecommunications upgrade cycles and Wall Street Fourth Quarter balance sheet closing metrics.

— Ewan Spence, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Many Bristol residents took to social media to show their appreciation for the nonprofit after the announcement of the closing was made on Friday.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026

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