finale
the last piece, division, or movement of a concert, opera, or composition.
the concluding part of any performance, course of proceedings, etc.; end.
Origin of finale
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How to use finale in a sentence
Clemson scored 31 points in the first quarter, Trevor Lawrence threw for 403 yards and two touchdowns in his first game in a month and the Tigers cruised to a 52-17 rout of the Panthers in their home finale.
College football winners and losers: Pac-12 playoff hopes disappear with Oregon’s loss | Patrick Stevens | November 29, 2020 | Washington PostHow much of that consideration ultimately went into the finale is difficult to say.
Supernatural’s bonkers series finale marked the end of an era of fandom | Aja Romano | November 20, 2020 | VoxHowever, two things happened during the finale that managed to redeem the season.
How ‘Big Brother’ (barely) redeemed itself after one of the most boring seasons ever | Emily Yahr | October 29, 2020 | Washington PostThat’s why it was mildly thrilling during the finale when there was actual drama.
How ‘Big Brother’ (barely) redeemed itself after one of the most boring seasons ever | Emily Yahr | October 29, 2020 | Washington PostLorelai and Luke’s unresolved tension is steadily rocketing up as the season heads toward the finale.
And in the season finale, I cringed so hard that tears finally came out.
‘The Comeback’ Finale: Give Lisa Kudrow All of the Awards | Kevin Fallon | December 29, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTWhen things reached the ludicrous crescendo of the finale—when neither story made sense—my heart sank.
What On Earth Is ‘The Affair’ About? Season One’s Baffling Finale | Tim Teeman | December 22, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTTheir reward: what is possibly the most infuriating series finale of the new millennium.
The Biggest Bombs of 2014: ‘Sex Tape,’ Mariah Carey’s Vocals, ‘How I Met Your Mother’ and More | Kevin Fallon | December 19, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe hit podcast Serial uploaded its first season finale Thursday morning.
What if 'Serial' Has No Ending? | Alex Chancey, The Daily Beast Video | December 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThat this kind of episode was The Newsroom finale was…confusing.
'The Newsroom' Ended As It Began: Weird, Controversial, and Noble | Kevin Fallon | December 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThink what appetites these Americans have: after every performance Blow was obliged to repeat the entire finale!
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky | Modeste TchaikovskyFor the multitude, it is simply an unpleasant finale to the life of a well known man.
Historic Fredericksburg | John T. GoolrickThe finale of the first act produced an effect which fairly astonished me.
In the very beginning of this grand finale we learn therefore that the visions concern the land of Israel.
The Prophet Ezekiel | Arno C. GaebeleinLove —obstacles—misery—tears—despair—glimmer of hope—unexpected solution of difficulties—happy finale.
A Mortal Antipathy | Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.
British Dictionary definitions for finale
/ (fɪˈnɑːlɪ) /
the concluding part of any performance or presentation
the closing section or movement of a musical composition
Origin of finale
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