grand finale

noun

Definition of grand finalenext
as in ending
the last part of a process or action the award for best picture is traditionally the evening's grand finale

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Recent Examples of grand finale This year’s festivities begin on October 21 and build toward the grand finale, the Seafood Slam, on October 24. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2026 For the grand finale of her tropical celebration, the Academy Award-winning actress went braless in a head-turning satin slip dress while enjoying the sunset on the sand. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026 Building to a grand finale, the footage showcases high-scale visual effects, mythological weaponry, and massive army battles as Rama vows to defeat Ravana across the three worlds and rescue Sita, signaling the start of the era of Rama. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 July 2026 The grand finale performances of the 2026 edition of the World Cup follows the opening ceremonies and performances from the likes of Katy Perry and Tyla, among others, which took place in June. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for grand finale
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grand finale
  1. ending
  2. conclusion
  3. finale
  4. end
  5. culmination
  6. closing
Noun
  • Age came with evidence — every mistake, playoff loss and unhappy ending.
    — Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • In the third and final ending, everyone killed at least one person and guilt can be passed around like rolls at Thanksgiving.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of ending
Noun
  • That didn’t stop more controversy from falling on the conference’s doorstep Saturday night, when one more play produced a conclusion that will likely be talked about for decades.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
  • That’s the conclusion the two seem to have come to, especially after the fireman Rosie has her current hopes pinned on asks her out to a fancy dinner date, only to stand her up.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of conclusion
Noun
  • For observers at mid-northern latitudes, the finale is especially low to the horizon.
    — Joe Rao, Space.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • And not even a strong Campbell performance and killer kills could make up for a sad use of AI and the least effective finale twist reveal to date.
    — Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of finale
Noun
  • Still, the emotionally stunted John claims not to harbor ill feelings toward Hal, though this is most certainly challenged by the end of the episode.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Even near the end of an August in which the Jays went 17-11, the team posted a near-average wRC+ (101 entering Sunday).
    — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of end
Noun
  • The court’s decision will mark the culmination of the fight against the map.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The culmination of a $4 billion project, the observatory is now on its way to a distant orbit beyond the moon.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of culmination
Noun
  • Golden Tempo, meanwhile, assumed his position near the back of the field as his deep closing style has delivered huge glory in the past.
    — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • However, it’s best known for being an online-only provider, so the entire mortgage process, from first contact to closing, can take place online.
    — Dan Simms, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of closing

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“Grand finale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grand%20finale. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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