as in total
a complete amount of something
The grand total of the proceeds from the fund-raiser was over $100,000.
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Recent Examples of grand total
Some 900 units have been brought online as of late — for a grand total of 1,597 units completed or in the works since 2018 — but the cost has exceeded a half-million dollars per unit.
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Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
Extra-deep seats are another available upgrade for $1,175 more (bringing the grand total up to $5,900, for anyone keeping track).
—Meg Kernahan, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2026
Denver enters Saturday morning having added a grand total of three external players to its roster since the AFC Championship Game in January.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Food and Drink There will eventually be a grand total of eight restaurants on the property, but, so far, the main eateries are Serra and Tobi Masa.
—Rebecca Rose, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
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Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 19 May 2026
Extra-deep seats are another available upgrade for $1,175 more (bringing the grand total up to $5,900, for anyone keeping track).
—Meg Kernahan, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2026
Denver enters Saturday morning having added a grand total of three external players to its roster since the AFC Championship Game in January.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
Food and Drink There will eventually be a grand total of eight restaurants on the property, but, so far, the main eateries are Serra and Tobi Masa.
—Rebecca Rose, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grand total
Noun
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Clark also played in her 13th game of the season, matching her total from last year during an injury-riddled campaign.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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He is now tied with German Gerd Muller for third for most World Cup goals of all time after scoring twice against Senegal, bringing Mbappe's total to 14.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
17 June 2026
Noun
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This year’s gubernatorial contest is not the first time Steyer has spent an inordinate sum seeking office.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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One is debt settlement, which involves negotiating with creditors on a lump-sum settlement that's less than the full amount owed.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The path of totality crosses the north and east of the country just before sunset, with the sun low in the west-northwest.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
7 June 2026
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Bank of America’s new BofA Rewards program is a signal that bank loyalty is moving into a broader era—one where rewards are tied not just to spending, but to the totality of a customer’s financial relationship, lifestyle preferences and life stage.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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But that being said, there’s sum total.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
11 Nov. 2025
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The report did not provide details on when, where and how funds were spent, only sum totals for each district.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Food and drink Sublime undoubtedly has some of the best food and drink offering in the area, if not the whole of Alentejo.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Each season is a slow burn that builds episode by episode into an absorbing, satisfying whole.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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To apply with your hands, dispense two dropper fulls, rub the palms of your hands together, and then evenly rub into your face and neck—just don’t forget to wash your hands when you’re done.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
2 June 2025
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All sizes will be available, including twins from $99, fulls ($149), queens ($199) and kings ($299).—
Don Maines,
Houston Chronicle,
27 Feb. 2020
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“Grand total.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grand%20total. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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