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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Newcomers looking to grasp the eclectic essence of Eurovision and its interplay of pop and politics should look no further than two of the fan favorites to emerge during a week that saw two semifinals ahead of the grand finale. Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026 Alicia Keys joins Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood for the grand finale of American Idol in Los Angeles on May 11. People Staff, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026 Mexican cowboys and cowgirls—charros and escaramuzas, as they are called in Spanish—are a parade highlight, often saved for last as a sort of grand finale. Christin Parcerisa Vigueras, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026 The grand finale to a historic season, the Dallas Mavericks held a news conference to celebrate Cooper Flagg after winning the 2026 NBA Rookie of the Year Award. Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 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 17 May. 2026.

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