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dominant finish

[ˈdɑːmɪnənt ˈfɪnɪʃ]
nounpl: dominant finishes
acabamento dominante
1. A conclusive or overwhelming end to a competition, performance, or activity, where one party clearly surpasses all others
The team achieved a dominant finish in the championship, winning by 20 points.
O time conseguiu um acabamento dominante no campeonato, vencendo por 20 pontos.
2. In racing or sports, crossing the finish line with a significant lead or superiority over competitors
The cyclist's dominant finish secured her first Olympic gold medal.
O acabamento dominante da ciclista garantiu sua primeira medalha de ouro olímpica.
3. A final performance or appearance characterized by superiority and control
His dominant finish to the season earned him the Player of the Year award.
Seu acabamento dominante na temporada lhe rendeu o prêmio de Jogador do Ano.
Synonyms
decisive finishcommanding finishoverwhelming finishdecisive victoryemphatic finishsuperior finish
Antonyms
narrow finishclose finishweak finishpoor finishdefeated finish

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acabamento dominante
Standard term used across Brazil in sports contexts
São Paulo
vitória dominante
Emphasizes the victory aspect more than the finish itself
Rio de Janeiro
chegada dominante
More commonly used in racing and motorsports contexts
Portugal
chegada dominante
Portuguese preference for 'chegada' over 'acabamento' in sporting events

Related Idioms & Phrases

finish strong
come out on top
leave no doubt
run away with it
blow away the competition
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