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 grand finale is where guests come face to face with Xanathar. Simon Thompson, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025 The grand finale will take place on Oct. 5 in the Mexican state of Durango. Natalia Cano, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025 As the grand finale, Hailey Bieber presented Saint Laurent creative director Anthony Vaccarello with the inaugural Honorary Award. Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2025 The grand finale in Bali entails a private blessing ceremony among the rice terraces, a healing session with a foot massage, and a helicopter ride over Mount Batur, catching views of the Ayung River. Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2025 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 23 Apr. 2025.

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