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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With celebrity guests arriving in droves to celebrate the grand opening party, excitement is at an all-time high, but so are the expectations. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026 To celebrate the grand opening, Seaver spoke exclusively with Vogue about the exhibit and her aunt’s enduring legacy. — Cat Cardenas, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2026 On Saturday, officials held a ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony at Carpio-Sanguinette Park and Heron Pond Open Space. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026 Customers should check Jala’s social media pages for soft opening hours and details on the grand opening. — Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for grand opening

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“Grand opening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20opening. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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