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finale

American  
[fi-nal-ee, -nah-lee] / fɪˈnæl i, -ˈnɑ li /

noun

  1. the last piece, division, or movement of a concert, opera, or composition.

  2. the concluding part of any performance, course of proceedings, etc.; end.

finale British  
/ fɪˈnɑːlɪ /

noun

  1. the concluding part of any performance or presentation

  2. the closing section or movement of a musical composition

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Etymology

Origin of finale

1715–25; < Italian, noun use of finale (adj.) < Latin fīnālis final

Example Sentences

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There will be eight episodes in season three, with the finale airing on Sunday 31 May.

From BBC

At the end of the finale we see the Denver International Airport, including the famous Blue Mustang statue.

From Los Angeles Times

The emotion-tossed characters in this book take a vexingly long time to sort out their feelings and make choices, but the challenging narrative rewards persistent readers with a worthy finale.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s no shock that fans can’t seem to let it go, even 23 years after its series finale.

From Salon

Meanwhile, as Season 50 continues to unfold, no one knows who will be crowned “Sole Survivor” on May 20 in Los Angeles, the show’s first live finale since 2019.

From Los Angeles Times

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