grand prize

noun

: the top prize given in a contest

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Famously, Dolly Parton also attended her own lookalike contest, though rather than simply show up, the country icon decided to compete – ultimately failing to take home the grand prize. Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 4 Aug. 2025 Ten finalists will each receive $40,000, with the grand prize winner earning $200,000. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 31 July 2025 On October 20, the program announces its grand prize winner, but every finalist receives a grant check to invest in their business. Alejandra Rojas, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025 Treasure chest The motherlode, the big score, the payout, the grand prize, the hidden gem, or the ultimate bounty. Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2025 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 21 Aug. 2025.

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