: 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
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
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His hypnotic dance with a marching band in the finale cemented Milchick as both comic relief and a sinister presence — a balance that earned Tillman his first Emmy nomination and win.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
Israel-Premier Tech expressed its regret following the event, which resulted in the cancellation of the race’s finale and traditional podium ceremony.
—Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
According to its website, the Downton Abbey cast shot during the summer of 2014 for the season 5 finale.
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
The Twins will send Bailey Ober to the mound on Sunday in the series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
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Okla Jones, Essence, 15 Sep. 2025
Israel-Premier Tech expressed its regret following the event, which resulted in the cancellation of the race’s finale and traditional podium ceremony.
—Pau Mosquera, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2025
According to its website, the Downton Abbey cast shot during the summer of 2014 for the season 5 finale.
—Julie Tremaine, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2025
The Twins will send Bailey Ober to the mound on Sunday in the series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
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 16 Sep. 2025.
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