FINALES Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

finales

noun

plural of finale

as in endings

the last part of a process or action the finale to the festivities was a grand display of fireworks

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Recent Examples of finales This piece contains spoilers for the finales of Lanterns and East of Eden. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026 The show can also boast one of the more memorable series finales in TV history. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026 At least one show is coming to an end this week, after some big finales last weekend. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026 House of the Dragon is not making a habit out of quiet finales. — Judy Berman, Time, 10 Aug. 2026 Grucci made its name on finales—when the tempo picks up and the reports intensify. — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026 Crafted by celebrity stylist Carl Bembridge, the same artist who informed her Season Seven beauty, the hair played with elements of finales past. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 July 2026 The finale run time was 110 minutes, shorter than the two most recent finales in season 6 and 7, both of which went nearly two full hours. — Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 13 July 2026 The series launched with an hourlong pilot episode and also went hourlong with the Season 2 premiere and a couple of finales, including the series closer. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 22 June 2026

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Noun

Beginnings can feel energetic and chipper and game, kind of, but endings are fireflies in the dark.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026
Instead, as far as endings for superhero stories go, Episode 8 has a lot of chatter.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of endings

Noun

The conclusions are non-binding and face criticism, and the ultimate approval is up to the judge.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
However, there was not enough evidence to draw clear conclusions on whether free drug samples and other promotions affect decisions to place specific drugs on hospital formularies.

— Ed Silverman, STAT, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of conclusions

Noun

Lunar eclipses, on the other hand, tend to coincide with powerful culminations, emotional revelations and the release of something that’s reached its natural conclusion.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
Full moons are culminations — don’t forget to pause and see what’s already come full circle before rushing into more.

— Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 28 Nov. 2025

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