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as in last
following all others of the same kind in order or time
this will be my final order
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2
as in certain
having been established and usually not subject to change
the wedding date is final
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as in semifinal
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Recent Examples of final
Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
When the Knights advanced all the way to a Class 1A sectional final, Lenarz was reduced to cheering from the bench.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
The program traces a path from Zehetmair’s contemporary turbulence back through the romantic reconciliation of Johannes Brahms’ last orchestral work to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s final symphony.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
From 2023 to 2024, the duo ripped off 28 consecutive victories — and 13 straight wins in ITF circuit and ATP Challenger Tour finals.
—Clark Fahrenthold, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
When the Knights advanced all the way to a Class 1A sectional final, Lenarz was reduced to cheering from the bench.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
Recall the fall of 2023, final year of the former Pac-12, when Arizona was picked eighth in the preseason media poll under third-year coach Jedd Fisch.
—Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025
The program traces a path from Zehetmair’s contemporary turbulence back through the romantic reconciliation of Johannes Brahms’ last orchestral work to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s final symphony.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for final
Adjective
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Five meetings and nine months have elapsed since the Fed last adjusted interest rates.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
13 Sep. 2025
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Elsewhere, she’s opted for sequin sea blue Balenciaga, and chose a sparkling structural Alexander McQueen gown for last year’s BAFTAs.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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According to color theory, certain shades work beautifully with burgundy.—
Jamie Wilson,
Glamour,
12 Sep. 2025
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Only certain oil and gas facilities, including natural gas pipelines, will still be mandated to report emissions of gases like methane, but can delay reporting those emissions until the year 2034.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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After getting shut out in their season opener, the Tigers got just enough offense Monday night with a 1-0 win in a rematch of last year’s state semifinal against Hockomock League rival Mansfield.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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This has been the year of the Cinderella story that is not a Cinderella story on the WTA Tour, with Loïs Boisson and Victoria Mboko coming seemingly out of nowhere to reach the French Open semifinal and win the Canadian Open.—
The Athletic Tennis Staff,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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In a test setting, the fluid enabled a battery pack to be charged from 10% to 80% capacity in under ten minutes.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The video is the latest in a lengthy stream of controversies the probation department has faced in recent years.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2023
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The shooting happened the day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.—
Joey Cappelletti and Mike Householder,
Anchorage Daily News,
15 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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Any liquid water on TRAPPIST-1 e would be accompanied by a greenhouse effect, which would involve various gases, especially carbon dioxide, keeping the atmosphere stable and the planet warm.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Your core muscles, back muscles, and balance may improve as your body works to remain stable against the extra weight.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The betting pick is that Silva will win this fight via knockout to keep the Fighting Nerds championship hopes alive.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Welcome to Path to Playoff , the USA TODAY Sports newsletter covering all things college football and the chase for this year's national championship.—
Jordan Mendoza,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This shifts the conversation from an exam to a dialogue about needs.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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In China, students must pass a highly competitive national postgraduate entrance exam and then study for at least two years before landing a master’s degree.—
Joyce Jiang,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Final.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/final. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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