as in ending
the last part of a process or action
the award for best picture is traditionally the evening's grand finale
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Recent Examples of grand finale
With that said, this is the grand finale.
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Miami Herald, 27 Dec. 2025
Then the August 12th New Moon Solar Eclipse in Leo enters like the grand finale of a Beyoncé concert, activating your creativity, your romance, your fame sector.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
As for what exactly will go down in the grand finale?
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Dec. 2025
This weekend’s holiday episode hosted by his good Judy Ariana Grande and featuring musical guest Cher will mark Yang’s grand finale at the NBC sketch-comedy series.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
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Miami Herald, 27 Dec. 2025
Then the August 12th New Moon Solar Eclipse in Leo enters like the grand finale of a Beyoncé concert, activating your creativity, your romance, your fame sector.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 23 Dec. 2025
As for what exactly will go down in the grand finale?
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Dec. 2025
This weekend’s holiday episode hosted by his good Judy Ariana Grande and featuring musical guest Cher will mark Yang’s grand finale at the NBC sketch-comedy series.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grand finale
Noun
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Reigning semifinalist Westwood is a strong candidate for a better ending, too, returning most of its lineup.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Despite Powell's term as chairman ending, his position as a member of the Fed's Board of Governors doesn’t expire until 2028, NBC News noted.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Nine days after Marshall’s discovery — at the conclusion of the Mexican-American War — the United States had been granted this land as part of a treaty.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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The prosecution and the defense called dueling bloodstain pattern analysts with differing conclusions about the crime scene.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
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Finally, the winner was simply the highest-finishing driver among four remaining title contenders in the season finale.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Jan. 2026
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That’s a far cry from the more recent format, when the final four drivers all competed in a one-race finale for the Cup title.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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The controversy began at the end of a planning and zoning meeting last Thursday, when the council member raised concerns about Border Patrol agents stopping people in the community.—
Anna McAllister,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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Yet the fact remains that their league position has slipped from fifth to 12th since away supporters last watched their team winning in the league, 2-0 at Nottingham Forest at the end of November.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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San Dieguito’s Director of Teaching Learning and Education Brieahna Weatherford said getting to this point has been incredibly challenging, the culmination of two years of work.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The wife of Patriots owner Robert Kraft launched the Pawtriots on the first day of training camp last July, in partnership with local animal shelters across New England, a culmination of years in the making.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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Anatomy of a Merger — Jim Freund A clear, deal-lawyer’s view of how acquisitions unfold, from negotiation through closing and early integration.—
Jennifer J. Fondrevay,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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According to the Olympic ticket price list, the most expensive seats are for the closing ceremony in the Verona Arena, which are priced at €2,900 (about $3,500).—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Grand finale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grand%20finale. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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