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Finale has 4 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

the closing section of a musical composition

"The audience erupted into applause as the orchestra played the thrilling finale of the symphony."

2

the temporal end; the concluding time

"the stopping point of each round was signaled by a bell"

"the market was up at the finish"

"they were playing better at the close of the season"

3

the concluding part of any performance

"The audience erupted in applause after the dazzling finale of the ballet ended."

4

The grand end of something, especially a show or piece of music.

"The concert concluded with a spectacular finale featuring fireworks and a solo dance by the lead performer."

In plain English: A finale is the final part of an event that brings everything to a close.

"The concert ended with an exciting finale that had everyone cheering."

Usage: Use finale to refer specifically to the concluding segment of a performance or event, rather than just any ending. Avoid using it as a verb; instead, use "to conclude" or "to finish."

Example Sentences
"The concert ended with an exciting finale that had everyone cheering." noun
"The concert ended with a dramatic finale that left everyone cheering." noun
"Our school play will have its grand finale next Friday night." noun
"She saved the best dessert for the finale of the dinner party." noun
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
conclusion end finish

Origin

The word finale comes from the Italian finale, meaning "ending." This traces back to the Latin word finis, which signified an end or boundary.

Rhyming Words
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