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
According to Nakamura, in the invitational’s grand finale all of the choirs in competition come together.
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Jonel Juste, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Filled with beads, sequins, parades, and masquerade balls, the grand finale of the carnival season calls for a manicure that’s just as showstopping.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
This change also fits in with the grand finale of Netflix's mystery hit.
—Lina-Marie Baatz, Glamour, 19 Jan. 2026
As a Vikings season ticket holder, Fernandez captured the grand finale departure with her granddaughter.
—Marielle Mohs, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
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Jonel Juste, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Filled with beads, sequins, parades, and masquerade balls, the grand finale of the carnival season calls for a manicure that’s just as showstopping.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Feb. 2026
This change also fits in with the grand finale of Netflix's mystery hit.
—Lina-Marie Baatz, Glamour, 19 Jan. 2026
As a Vikings season ticket holder, Fernandez captured the grand finale departure with her granddaughter.
—Marielle Mohs, CBS News, 4 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grand finale
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But that ending went a beat too far.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2026
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Take a closer look at the United States women’s hockey team’s comeback victory against Canada, which will go down as one of the most exhilarating endings in Olympic history.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 Feb. 2026
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The researchers warned there are many variables, so their work may not necessarily lead to a tidy conclusion.—
Julian Dossett,
Space.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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At the conclusion of the interview, Falchuk left Dane to address a camera alone, leaving his last words for family, friends, and fans.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Sunday’s season finale of the HBO fantasy series ends with everyone, including the royal Targaryen entourage, departing Ashford after the conclusion of the trial and tournament.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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The season finale will also decide the regular season championship for the Big 12.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Feb. 2026
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Historically, Google searches for summer vacations peak at the end of March and beginning of April.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Queta’s work at both ends helped Boston extend its lead early in the second half.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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Beginning July 1, however, private cars now face a three-hour parking limit at Logan Pass, a popular viewpoint at the culmination of Going-to-the-Sun Road.—
Outside,
Outside,
24 Feb. 2026
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The games were originally teased at the culmination of the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
23 Feb. 2026
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Interviewed before the store closing, chief executive officer Tres Lund said last year that an increase in store security expenses and decrease in customer visits had left operating costs outpacing sales.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
26 Feb. 2026
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In his closing remarks at the congress, Kim doubled down on expanding the nation’s nuclear arsenal.—
Will Ripley,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Grand finale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grand%20finale. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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