FINIS Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

finis

noun

ˈfi-nəs

Definition of finis

as in ending

the last part of a process or action if the two countries keep up their arms race, the inevitable finis to their rivalry will be their mutual destruction

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Noun

But after descending into the genre for the series and then returning for its sudden ending, Brown can’t exactly blame those hesitant to do the same.

— Hunter Ingram, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
And bookending with a hurricane, getting an ending with a hurricane.

— Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of ending

Noun

When the commission came to the same conclusion, the condo association appealed once again to Miami-Dade Circuit Court.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
That’s the conclusion of new survey of 5,693 frontline workers and managers out of Dayforce, which finds that frontline productivity suffers due to disconnected information and workflows.

— Joe McKendrick, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of conclusion

Noun

Following a breakaway, Barbra Banda found Haley McCutcheon at the top of the box for the first-time finish and 1-0 lead in the third minute.

— Phuoc Nguyen, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
After rebuttal witnesses for the prosecution finish testimony, closing arguments will take place and the judge will instruct the jury and send them into deliberations.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of finish

Noun

Disruption is not a starting point but the culmination of a journey, built on creating commercial evidence and learning.

— Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
After Savaiinaea struggled as a rookie at left guard, his play in the first two series in his Dolphins right guard debut, albeit in an exhibition against the Washington Commanders, seemed to be the culmination of an offseason of dedicated work.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of culmination

Noun

Antonelli held on for second for Mercedes after championship rival George Russell was told to let him through in the closing laps.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Edwin Díaz will be used in less-stressful situations upon his return from neck inflammation before potentially resuming closing responsibilities.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026

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