What is another word for finishing line?

Pronunciation: [fˈɪnɪʃɪŋ lˈa͡ɪn] (IPA)

The finishing line is a term used to denote the endpoint of a race or competition. Synonyms for the phrase include goal line, finish line, finish, endpoint, and termination point. Other common expressions include final stretch, last leg, home stretch, or grand finale. In sporting events, the final line is a critical moment for athletes, marking the end of their grueling tests of endurance. Depending on the discipline, reaching the finish line can take on different meanings. For example, in track and field, athletes race against the stopwatch and each other, while in competitions like marathons, participants often measure themselves against the distance and time rather than the competition.

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What are the hypernyms for Finishing line?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Finishing line

  • Peace is not the product of a victory or a command. It has no finishing line, no final deadline, no fixed definition of achievement. Peace is a never-ending process, the work of many decisions.
    Oscar Hammerstein II
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