Synonyms of grand finale

grand finale

noun

as in ending

the last part of a process or action

the award for best picture is traditionally the evening's grand finale

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ending
• conclusion
• finale
• end
• culmination
• closing
• close
• finish
• endgame
• climax
• windup
• consummation
• homestretch
• capper
• finis
• high-water mark
• pinnacle
• wrap-up
• mop-up
• copestone
• coup de grâce
• top
• tail end
• zenith
• summit
• peak
• apex
• aftermath
• crescendo
• tag end
• meridian
• capstone
• crown
• epilogue
• tip-top
• coda
• postscript
• acme
• anticlimax
• shank

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• beginning
• start
• opening
• baseline
• dawn
• day one
• introduction
• preface
• prelude
• overture
• foreword
• prologue
• preamble
• nascence
• nascency

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of grand finale

This year’s festivities begin on October 21 and build toward the grand finale, the Seafood Slam, on October 24. — Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2026

For the grand finale of her tropical celebration, the Academy Award-winning actress went braless in a head-turning satin slip dress while enjoying the sunset on the sand. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026

Building to a grand finale, the footage showcases high-scale visual effects, mythological weaponry, and massive army battles as Rama vows to defeat Ravana across the three worlds and rescue Sita, signaling the start of the era of Rama. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 July 2026

The grand finale performances of the 2026 edition of the World Cup follows the opening ceremonies and performances from the likes of Katy Perry and Tyla, among others, which took place in June. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 July 2026