grand opening
noun
: a special celebration held to mark the opening of a new business or public place (such as a park or stadium)
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Shortly after hosting the grand opening of its new North Carolina fulfillment and store replenishment center, Macy’s is shuttering a unit of a distribution center in Windsor.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Dec. 2025
Here are more photos from the Star-Telegram archives of the construction and grand opening of Greater Fort Worth International, aka Amon Carter Field, aka Greater Southwest International.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Dec. 2025
The home and lifestyle icon was in Dubai for the grand opening celebrations at Mall of the Emirates, following earlier soft launches at Mirdif City Centre and Dubai Hills Mall.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 28 Nov. 2025
Mia’s, a new restaurant that blends Baja California and Mediterranean cuisine, held its grand opening this past weekend.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Nov. 2025
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Dec. 2025
Here are more photos from the Star-Telegram archives of the construction and grand opening of Greater Fort Worth International, aka Amon Carter Field, aka Greater Southwest International.
—Matt Leclercq, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Dec. 2025
The home and lifestyle icon was in Dubai for the grand opening celebrations at Mall of the Emirates, following earlier soft launches at Mirdif City Centre and Dubai Hills Mall.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 28 Nov. 2025
Mia’s, a new restaurant that blends Baja California and Mediterranean cuisine, held its grand opening this past weekend.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Nov. 2025
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“Grand opening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20opening. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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