final act

Noun

Meaning

The last part of a play, film, or narrative in which the strands of the plot are drawn together and matters are explained.

A final performance or accomplishment, before one's retirement or ultimate demise.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

epilogue capstone finale sunset coda valediction swan song last hurrah last quarter end game bitter end

Examples

The Fuehrer declared that the Jews have played their final act in Europe, and therefore they have played their final act. Arthur Seyss-Inquart

The process of consumption... is the final act in the economic drama. Kenneth Boulding

Calendar Reform is the final act of history, and the first step toward Earth Regeneration in the cradle of galactic culture. José Argüelles

Whatever happens in my life from now on, I know the day I finally die - the final act of my script - people will always make references to the work I've done with Almodóvar. Antonio Banderas

Daberlohn writes: 'The creation of Adam is God's final act which He hurls from His heights into the depths. It is not the same God Who creates eve. This is the tragedy of the king who must hand over his dominion to his son... Charlotte Salomon

Close letter words and terms

final accounting final ace in the hole final achievement final addition final adjustment final and binding decision