: 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
The Padres are expected to start right-hander Michael King in the series finale.
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2024
So help me if Station 19 kills Ben off in a blaze of glory in their series finale.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 31 May 2024
In the dramatic May 30 finale to the show’s third season, Deborah arranges the logistics of her late-night talk show.
—Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
By Erin McMullen May 30, 2024 3:37 AM EDT
Spoiler alert: This post discusses the Season 3 finale of Hacks.
—Erin McMullen, TIME, 30 May 2024
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Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2024
So help me if Station 19 kills Ben off in a blaze of glory in their series finale.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 31 May 2024
In the dramatic May 30 finale to the show’s third season, Deborah arranges the logistics of her late-night talk show.
—Brendan Le, Peoplemag, 31 May 2024
By Erin McMullen May 30, 2024 3:37 AM EDT
Spoiler alert: This post discusses the Season 3 finale of Hacks.
—Erin McMullen, TIME, 30 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for finale
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“Finale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finale. Accessed 5 Jun. 2024.
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