grand prize

noun

: the top prize given in a contest

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The Mega Millions jackpot was previously hit March 10, when an Illinois player won the $536 million grand prize, lottery officials said. Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026 In 2023, the Vesuvius Challenge made its first award for deciphering the first letters, and the following year, the project awarded the grand prize of $700,000 for producing the first readable text. ArsTechnica, 30 June 2026 Technology Catalyzing Small Start Ups One example of an initiative to jointly elevate entrepreneurs and address connectivity is the AT&T Small Business Contest, offering an annual grand prize of $50,000. Dawn Thilmany, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 The grand prize package includes round-trip coach airfare for up to six travelers, one rental vehicle, four nights of hotel accommodations, a visit to one national park, a national parks essentials kit and special Whataburger merchandise. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for grand prize

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

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