: the close or termination of something: such as
a
: the last section of an instrumental musical composition
the symphony's finale
b
: the closing part, scene, or number in a public performance
the finale of the ballet
In the finale, the singer sang an Italian classic.
c
: the last and often climactic event or item in a sequence
the TV show's season finale
Synonyms
Examples of finale in a Sentence
She sung a very difficult song for the finale.
the finale to the festivities was a grand display of fireworks
Recent Examples on the Web
After a bumpy road together, the two called things off in the finale once Jess learned that Harry had lied to her about flirting and acting inappropriately with their costar, Melinda Melrose, behind her back.
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Joelle Goldstein, Peoplemag, 22 June 2024
Chicago Fire also saw the departure of several series regulars in Season 12; Eamonn Walker’s Wallace Boden was promoted to Deputy Commissioner of the CFD in the finale, while Kara Killmer’s Sylvie Brett left midway through the season after marrying Jesse Spencer’s Matthew Casey.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 21 June 2024
Despite their ups and downs throughout the season, Tolu and Chris were stronger than ever in The Perfect Match Season 2 finale.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 21 June 2024
The news arrives ahead of its finale airing at 8 tonight as five couples remain.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 21 June 2024
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Joelle Goldstein, Peoplemag, 22 June 2024
Chicago Fire also saw the departure of several series regulars in Season 12; Eamonn Walker’s Wallace Boden was promoted to Deputy Commissioner of the CFD in the finale, while Kara Killmer’s Sylvie Brett left midway through the season after marrying Jesse Spencer’s Matthew Casey.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 21 June 2024
Despite their ups and downs throughout the season, Tolu and Chris were stronger than ever in The Perfect Match Season 2 finale.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 21 June 2024
The news arrives ahead of its finale airing at 8 tonight as five couples remain.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 21 June 2024
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“Finale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finale. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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