grand finale

noun

: a climactic finale (as of an opera)

Synonyms

• ending
• conclusion
• finale
• end
• closing
• culmination

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

Recent Examples on the Web

So there are those kind of grand finale reflections. —Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Aug. 2025

The grand finale will be bringing one of their signature free pop-up events to Brooklyn on August 15. —Keyaira Boone, Essence, 7 Aug. 2025

Things become architectural with Peter Pan, Wendy and Big Ben, building up to the grand finale float that’s a train engine featuring Goofy as engineer and Mickey and Minnie bringing up the rear to the jaunty tune of Main Street Electrical Parade. —Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2025

The unique subject matter and authorship have made the movie a frequent subject of discussion among Fantasia regulars, who are looking forward to its world premiere as part of the fest’s grand finale weekend. —Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1784, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for grand finale

• lethally
• verbally
• alley
• alli
• bally
• calli
• challis
• dally
• galley
• galli
• lally
• mallee