1
as in last
following all others of the same kind in order or time
this will be my final order
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2
as in certain
having been established and usually not subject to change
the wedding date is final
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as in semifinal
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as in test
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Recent Examples of final
Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
The squad soon discovers the job is a suicide mission and must choose between redemption or the final termination of their close brotherhood.
—Lesley O'Toole, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
There have been plenty of other deflating losses too, and it has recently been reported by SPORT that President Florentino Perez and the Italian will meet for a talk between the Champions League final in Munich on May 31 and the Club World Cup which kicks off in the United States a fortnight later.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
For Liv in particular, their idea of what that final ride on the plane was going to be was an emotional one.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
The squad soon discovers the job is a suicide mission and must choose between redemption or the final termination of their close brotherhood.
—Lesley O'Toole, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
Noun
Before the Conference League final against Fiorentina, Rice opted against doing a pre-match press conference.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
There have been plenty of other deflating losses too, and it has recently been reported by SPORT that President Florentino Perez and the Italian will meet for a talk between the Champions League final in Munich on May 31 and the Club World Cup which kicks off in the United States a fortnight later.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for final
Adjective
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Mark Vientos, who had a breakout season last year, has also struggled to hit, and especially hitting with runners on base.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2025
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At this time last year, five homicides were reported in the city.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The report recommends a hard perimeter setup that would only allow emergency vehicles, deliveries and hotel drop-offs at certain times.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, TVLine may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Golden faced, and beat, his mentor on April 5 as Florida topped Auburn in the semifinal.—
Ben Sales,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2025
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Even so, the Gators shocked the Tigers in Saturday’s semifinals of the Final Four after overcoming a nine-point deficit in the second half.—
Terence Moore,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The test ahead is what Bessent will do if investors become more concerned that tariffs will harm the U.S. and global economy.—
Nick Sargen,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The eye test likely was enough to diagnose what this Heat team, at 37-45, is lacking heading into a dreary 9-10 elimination play-in game at Chicago on Wednesday and an offseason that could begin as early as Thursday.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The video is the latest in a lengthy stream of controversies the probation department has faced in recent years.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2023
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The shooting happened the day before the fifth anniversary of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting that killed 17 and is the latest in what has become a deadly new year in the U.S.—
Joey Cappelletti and Mike Householder,
Anchorage Daily News,
15 Feb. 2023
Adjective
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The unpredictability makes the U.S. seem less stable, less reliable, and a less safe place for their money, experts say.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2025
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The final step of the process uses what’s left after biofuel production as a stable, non-leaching crop fertilizer.—
Robin Roenker,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The longtime sports announcer, 85, spoke candidly about his return to work after his most recent health ordeal at the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament championship game on Saturday, March 15.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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But the home streak now takes a back seat to NSU’s pursuit of what would be its second national championship in three years.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
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His physical exams were well within the normal range and his cognitive exams were exceptional.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Today, it’s frequented by locals before exams or important business meetings.—
Rebecca Cairns,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Final.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/final. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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