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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The number-one TikTok post featured the show’s grand finale and drove 146,000 engagements. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 18 Feb. 2026 The celebration is Carnival's grand finale and is the day that closes out the festive season, according to USA TODAY's previous reporting. Julia Gomez, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026 Or maybe Malinin is saving it for his grand finale. Dave Skretta, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2026 According to Nakamura, in the invitational’s grand finale all of the choirs in competition come together. Jonel Juste, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grand finale

Word History

First Known Use

1784, in the meaning defined above

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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 25 Feb. 2026.

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