finale | ||
1. | [ noun ] the concluding part of any performance | |
Synonyms: | finis close closing_curtain | |
Related terms: | finish finish close | |
2. | [ noun ] (music,fine art,writing) the closing section of a musical composition | |
Synonyms: | coda | |
Related terms: | conclusion performance musical_composition | |
3. | [ noun ] designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race) | |
Synonyms: | close last stopping_point conclusion terminus finish finis | |
Examples: | "excitement grew as the finish neared" "my horse was several lengths behind at the finish" "the winner is the team with the most points at the finish" |
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Related terms: | end end happening point draw third-place_finish photo_finish runner-up_finish terminate complete close finish | |
Similar spelling: |
final Finley finial Finnell finally fin_whale |