grand finale

noun

: a climactic finale (as of an opera)

Examples of grand finale in a Sentence

All of the performers came on stage for the opera's grand finale. the award for best picture is traditionally the evening's grand finale
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The flight up to this point was just a prelude to the grand finale. Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 6 June 2024 Beginning with the costume and hunters’ parade and continuing on through the Oktoberfest church service, the landlords’ concert and gun salutes at the Bavaria as the grand finale on the last day, kids can learn about German traditions among a whole lot of color and character. Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024 New York Fashion Week has concluded with a grand finale on day six, showcasing a diverse array of indie brands and emerging designers for Spring/Summer 2025. Stixx Matthews, Essence, 12 Sep. 2024 The performance ended with Gaga dancing back on her feet with a grand finale. Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for grand finale 

Word History

First Known Use

1784, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of grand finale was in 1784

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“Grand finale.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20finale. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

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