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last word

NOUN
authoritative statement
Synonyms
WEAK
clincher dernier cri final say point well taken valid point veto power
ADJECTIVE
extremely stylish
Synonyms
STRONG
avant-garde chic in vogue modish stylish à la mode

Example Sentences

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“The jury’s verdict is not the last word on this matter,” Live Nation said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

"It sounds sentimental, but he said: 'dad had the last word'."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

One of the format’s surprising strengths is that Annie always gets the last word.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Gyokeres had the last word, holding off Archie Gray to fire home in stoppage time as Tottenham fans flooded to the exits.

From Barron's • Feb. 22, 2026

“I’m getting way too old for this …” The sound guy’s last word was carried away by the wind.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith