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
What could be the grand finale of Helldivers 2 is nigh, as Illuminate aliens have invaded Super Earth itself in an effort to exterminate mankind.
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Of course, the grand finale here is the Wondrous Journeys fireworks spectacular set against Sleeping Beauty Castle, a walk through 100 years of Disney animation.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025
The Masked Singer's Lucky 13 season has gone from 15 secret celebs and 11 wild unmaskings to this — a two-hour epic grand finale!
—EW.com, 8 May 2025
There's Also a Tie-In to a New 'Star Wars' Show
New in-game content will be launched each week, starting on May 2, which will culminate in the grand finale—Death Star Sabotage.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 30 Apr. 2025
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Of course, the grand finale here is the Wondrous Journeys fireworks spectacular set against Sleeping Beauty Castle, a walk through 100 years of Disney animation.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2025
The Masked Singer's Lucky 13 season has gone from 15 secret celebs and 11 wild unmaskings to this — a two-hour epic grand finale!
—EW.com, 8 May 2025
There's Also a Tie-In to a New 'Star Wars' Show
New in-game content will be launched each week, starting on May 2, which will culminate in the grand finale—Death Star Sabotage.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grand finale
Noun
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On a more emotional level, the anticlimactic ending ushered in the conclusion of a 46-year career for coach Bob Babb.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
31 May 2025
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However, there have still been some vocal fans who are upset with changes made from the original, including completely cutting a character and making a significant change to the original movie's ending.—
Jeremy Hanna,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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After 188 games, the 2024-25 Champions League comes to a conclusion on Saturday night in Munich as Paris Saint-Germain face off against Inter. Ahead of the game at the Allianz Arena, our writers James Horncastle and Michael Cox are on hand to answer your questions.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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In its conclusion, the court ruled in favor of a permanent injunction on the tariff orders nationwide.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Yes, Karate Kid: Legends takes place three years after the Cobra Kai series finale.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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Karate Kid: Legends takes place three years after Cobra Kai’s series finale, but was anything off limits with regard to Cobra Kai?—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
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The teaser at the end of this week’s hour-long episode promises bonafide flagship mess: Obnoxious guests, police coming onboard, deckhand Kyle apparently hooking up with a guest.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
3 June 2025
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By the end of August 2024 — after nearly a month of watching and waiting — Miranda decided to take Cameron, 3 at the time, to the pediatrician.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
2 June 2025
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Throughout the closing days of the legislative session, which adjourned in the early morning hours Sunday, Democrats repeatedly pointed the finger at Trump and congressional Republicans for the difficulties the General Assembly faced in crafting the upcoming year’s budget.—
Dan Petrella,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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After 11 days of events, the competition held its closing ceremony on Thursday, the NSC said.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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Their presence is the culmination of a decade-long project under Schmetzer, the latest big game for a club well-accustomed to the spotlight.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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But the opening is the culmination of many more years, stretching back to Shi’s start in the hospitality space.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
5 June 2025
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