: 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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Following the eliminations of fan favorites Rick Devens and Cirie Fields last week, the finale opened with a high-stakes fight to the finish between the remaining contestants.
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Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 21 May 2026
The beasts’ finale was a spectacular ending to a worthy show.
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Ahead of its season 1 finale, slated to air next week, Hulu announced that the hit series, starring Ann Dowd, Chase Infiniti, Lucy Halliday, Rowan Blanchard and more, will continue.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 20 May 2026
Unfortunately, there are times when being merely entertaining is not enough, and a series finale is one of those times.
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Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 21 May 2026
The beasts’ finale was a spectacular ending to a worthy show.
—Literary Hub, 20 May 2026
Ahead of its season 1 finale, slated to air next week, Hulu announced that the hit series, starring Ann Dowd, Chase Infiniti, Lucy Halliday, Rowan Blanchard and more, will continue.
—Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 20 May 2026
Unfortunately, there are times when being merely entertaining is not enough, and a series finale is one of those times.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 20 May 2026
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 21 May. 2026.
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