: 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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While a final determination hasn’t been indicated by head coach Brian Schottenheimer, the Cowboys could elect to sit starters such as quarterback Dak Prescott in the finale.
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Dec. 2025
The Raiders now own the pick heading into their regular-season finale in Week 18.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Miami, out of the playoffs so assured no postseason win for a 25th straight season, is playing out the string with the only intrigue in its home finale the dishevelment at quarterback.
—Greg Cote
december 28, Miami Herald, 28 Dec. 2025
Its season 3 finale was mostly cliffhanger-free, though it wasn't meant to be the end of the show.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
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Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Dec. 2025
The Raiders now own the pick heading into their regular-season finale in Week 18.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Miami, out of the playoffs so assured no postseason win for a 25th straight season, is playing out the string with the only intrigue in its home finale the dishevelment at quarterback.
—Greg Cote
december 28, Miami Herald, 28 Dec. 2025
Its season 3 finale was mostly cliffhanger-free, though it wasn't meant to be the end of the show.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 2025.
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