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 Based on the initial round, a Round of 32 match will take place at the stadium on June 30, followed by a Round of 16 game on July 5, before all eyes turn to the grand finale face-off on July 19. — Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026 Anticipation for Rocky’s Gov Ball 2026 grand finale had been building for days, as fans lined up for a chance to claim ultra-rare copies of the VIBE print edition with Rocky on the cover. — Rob Kenner, VIBE.com, 8 June 2026 The grand finale was a massive fireworks display seen across the city. — CNN Money, 7 June 2026 Of course, the commercial ends in climactic fashion, as He-Man lifts Skeletor above his head for the grand finale and the sorcerer erupts into his legendary cackle. — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 3 June 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
  • Skratch also interviewed other sources for its story who hinted at potential infidelity by Mickelson amid abrupt endings of memberships at other golf clubs.
    — Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026
  • Wait, wasn’t the original happy ending supposed to have our protagonist pairing up with his son?
    — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of ending
Noun
  • Instead of presenting a conclusion alone, the system can show the factors that contributed to a recommendation, including the data used, operational constraints considered, and alternative options that were evaluated.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
  • The company says the claims contain flawed conclusions and rejects the characterization of the technology as a botnet.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of conclusion
Noun
  • Boston’s Ranger Suarez faces right-hander Ryan Johnson in Sunday night’s series finale.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • The finale may leave viewers feeling unsettled, but the show has already been renewed for a second season.
    — Alex Jhamb Burns, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 July 2026
Definition of finale
Noun
  • Sharp, a rookie second-round draft pick from Houston, continued to impress at both ends of the floor with big shots and big stops on defense.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
  • But stepping out of the Georgia prison proved not to be the end of the uphill battle the father of two faced after his wrongful conviction.
    — Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of end
Noun
  • Their sustained success isn't just a golden generation, but the culmination of a two-decade-long federation strategy.
    — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • The All-Star start is the culmination of what’s already been great stretch — the best in Royals history.
    — Sam McDowell July 7, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
Definition of culmination
Noun
  • In a note on Tuesday, analysts reaffirmed their year-end price target of 7,100 for the broad market index, representing a 5% drop from the week’s closing level.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 5 July 2026
  • With the peloton boasting fresh legs, expect major fireworks in the closing kilometres.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 July 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 10 Jul. 2026.

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