grand finale

noun

: 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 nine-city tour will span the U.S. and Europe with the grand finale taking place in Las Vegas on July 26. Caché McClay, USA Today, 25 May 2025 What could be the grand finale of Helldivers 2 is nigh, as Illuminate aliens have invaded Super Earth itself in an effort to exterminate mankind. Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025 Of course, the grand finale here is the Wondrous Journeys fireworks spectacular set against Sleeping Beauty Castle, a walk through 100 years of Disney animation. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025 The Masked Singer's Lucky 13 season has gone from 15 secret celebs and 11 wild unmaskings to this — a two-hour epic grand finale! EW.com, 8 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for grand finale

Word History

First Known Use

1784, in the meaning defined above

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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 29 May. 2025.

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