What is another word for endings?

Pronunciation: [ˈɛndɪŋz] (IPA)

Endings are the conclusion of a story, event or even life. Synonyms for endings can range from termination, conclusion to culmination and closure. Termination refers to the abrupt halt of something that has been going on. Conclusion, on the other hand, is the end point of a strategic plan or a thought process. Culmination refers to the highest point or the culmination point or reduction. Closure refers to the final stage of an event, which signifies the completion, culmination of the project, event or the end of a chapter in one's life. These synonyms for endings help us understand the different phases we go through in different aspects of life.

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Usage examples for Endings

Those who declare themselves against the tendency of the intellectual element in literature are often those who fear new ideas; they would want only romance, homely morals, happy endings and impossible adventures, constant triumph of good, etc.
"The Literature of Ecstasy"
Albert Mordell
In and through them all the warm, cheery sun fights on for joyous light and happy endings, and almost always wins.
"Peter A Novel of Which He is Not the Hero"
F. Hopkinson Smith
I have a good deal-a little too much at times-and several other possible endings to our voyage besides a safe landing and triumphant escape began to present themselves.
"The Man From the Clouds"
J. Storer Clouston

Famous quotes with Endings

  • True love stories never have endings.
    Richard Bach
  • I don't believe in happy endings, but I do believe in happy travels, because ultimately, you die at a very young age, or you live long enough to watch your friends die. It's a mean thing, life.
    George Clooney
  • The beginnings and endings of all human undertakings are untidy.
    John Galsworthy
  • Fortunate people often have very favorable beginnings and very tragic endings. What matters isn't being applauded when you arrive - for that is common - but being missed when you leave.
    Baltasar Gracian
  • Ireland is where strange tales begin and happy endings are possible.
    Charles Haughey

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