: 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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In the season 1 finale, the charge nurse was shown packing up her personal belongings on her desk after having been assaulted by a patient and thrown into the chaos of treating victims of a mass shooting.
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Julia Moore, People.com, 15 July 2025
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Susie and Clayton announced their split in September 2022, six months after The Bachelor Season 26 finale aired.
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Julia Moore, People.com, 15 July 2025
Why Did Susie and Clayton break up after The Bachelor?
Susie and Clayton announced their split in September 2022, six months after The Bachelor Season 26 finale aired.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 15 July 2025
Following the Season 7 finale, are winners Amaya and Bryan and the other Love Island USA couples still together?
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The season finale saw Amaya Espinal and Bryan Arenales win the $100,000 prize.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 14 July 2025
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“Finale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finale. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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