grand finale

noun

Synonyms of grand finalenext
: a climactic finale (as of an opera)

Examples of grand finale in a Sentence

All of the performers came on stage for the opera's grand finale. the award for best picture is traditionally the evening's grand finale
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How this no-hitter ended — because its grand finale also made Weird and Wild no-hitter history! Jayson Stark, New York Times, 29 May 2026 This marks the grand finale of Longoria's time in Cannes. Meg Walters, InStyle, 24 May 2026 The grand finale saw music icon Paul McCartney rush out, receiving a standing ovation. Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026 These will build to a grand finale, which launches later, on August 26. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 20 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for grand finale

Word History

First Known Use

1784, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grand finale was in 1784

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“Grand finale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20finale. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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