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

And while the film's ending ultimately requires some logic-bending buy-in, the journey to get there is equal parts thrilling, fun, emotional, and ferocious.

— Megan McCluskey, Time, 14 Aug. 2026
Don't Let Resentment Outlive the Lesson Major Howell’s story has an unexpected ending, because his most potent insight came long after the working relationship had ended.

— Mark Nevins, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of ending

Noun

The designation represents a disappointing conclusion to what had been an opportunity for Allard to work his way back toward the majors.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
Endgame was the grand conclusion of Marvel’s initial saga, featuring Spider-Man alongside every other popular character in the company’s wheelhouse.

— David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of conclusion

Noun

In a game that could’ve gone either way towards the end, the Indiana Fever pulled away with a 95-91 win against the Dream in overtime on Sunday.

— Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Then, accessorize with a simple black thong sandal and woven handbag—two end-of-summer staples not to stow away just yet.

— Laura Jackson, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of end

Noun

Seven episodes dropped August 5, with the finale — a near-feature-length special directed by Laura Mora — arriving August 26.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026
In missing a 45-yard field-goal attempt wide right, Bass was 3 of 4 in his first game setting since Buffalo’s preseason finale a year ago.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 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

The culmination of the fight is when Amanda asks Angus how the alcohol is going for her.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Aug. 2026
Hundreds of pages of grand jury transcripts portray Tupac Shakur's shooting as a culmination of a longstanding feud between rival record labels Death Row Records and Bad Boy Records and rival gang sects Mob Piru and South Side Compton Crips.

— CBS News, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

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