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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This weekend’s holiday episode hosted by his good Judy Ariana Grande and featuring musical guest Cher will mark Yang’s grand finale at the NBC sketch-comedy series. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025 The grand finale to our most compelling Actors on Actors lineup ever. Matt Donnelly, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025 So too does everything else in the grand finale, which smacks of obligation where even the least ambitious setpieces in his previous films were drunk with opportunity. David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2025 In 2025, the grand finale comes courtesy of the Ursids meteor shower. Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025 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 25 Dec. 2025.

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