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
How this no-hitter ended — because its grand finale also made Weird and Wild no-hitter history!
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Jayson Stark, New York Times, 29 May 2026
This marks the grand finale of Longoria's time in Cannes.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 24 May 2026
The grand finale saw music icon Paul McCartney rush out, receiving a standing ovation.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
These will build to a grand finale, which launches later, on August 26.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 20 May 2026
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Jayson Stark, New York Times, 29 May 2026
This marks the grand finale of Longoria's time in Cannes.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 24 May 2026
The grand finale saw music icon Paul McCartney rush out, receiving a standing ovation.
—Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
These will build to a grand finale, which launches later, on August 26.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grand finale
Noun
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Popularized by a beer commercial during the 1986 World Cup, it’s used to rally on teams with its repetitive (albeit nonsensical) syllables as well as its upbeat ending.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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Prince also excelled at crafting perfect song endings, and this is undoubtedly one of his best.—
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson,
VIBE.com,
7 June 2026
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The officials spoke for roughly two hours, according to a person familiar with the matter, but no announcement has been made since the meeting’s conclusion earlier today.—
Alayna Treene,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Ultimately, the employee retired before the case's conclusion.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Catcher Will Smith did not play Sunday because of neck stiffness, despite Roberts predicting the catcher would return for the series finale.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Taj Bradley is lined up for the series opener and Zebby Matthews for the finale.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
7 June 2026
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Photographs at either end offer a palpable glimpse into the building's former life.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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My own book details the consequential events at a place called Fort Monroe in Virginia that led directly to Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation and the end of American slavery.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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And the hotel’s refreshed look, with fabrics designed to mimic the fronds and ferns in the lush gardens outside, is the culmination of a five-year update led by interiors expert Lulu Lytle of Soane Britain.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The evening celebration was a culmination of a series of weeklong activations across the district to celebrate the brand’s foray into in-store retail and in its home base of New York.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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During closing arguments before the jury Tuesday, Grossman’s attorney, Esther Holm, echoed that claim.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Keys is a quintessential New Yorker, so her documentary makes sense as the closing selection for Tribeca.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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“Grand finale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grand%20finale. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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