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 grand finale is a firework display at sea, with Disney Cruise Line owning the bragging rights of being the only cruise fleet able to do so. Helen Wright, TheWeek, 11 Mar. 2026 The grand finale of awards season begins with the 98th annual Academy Awards at the Dolby Theater—and ends at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 6 Mar. 2026 Supercharged debuted in 2015 and has been the grand finale on the lot’s Studios Tour. Tom Tapp, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026 The women were given the warmup slot, while the men were treated as the grand finale. Haley Rosen, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 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 15 Mar. 2026.

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