grand finale

noun

: a climactic finale (as of an opera)

Synonyms of grand finale

• ending
• conclusion
• finale
• end
• culmination
• closing

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The grand finale performances of the 2026 edition of the World Cup follows the opening ceremonies and performances from the likes of Katy Perry and Tyla, among others, which took place in June. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 July 2026

This weekend in New York is the grand finale, and also the hardest to pull off. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 17 July 2026

The grand finale came with a custom Dolce & Gabbana black Chantilly lace bodysuit accessorized with a lace garter belt, gold‑tone harness and coordinating bangles from the Alta Moda Sardegna 2024 collection. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026

The closing ceremony is the first round of entertainment scheduled for the grand finale. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 14 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1784, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for grand finale

• verbally
• alley
• alli
• bally
• calli
• challis
• dally
• galley
• galli
• lally
• mallee
• mally