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
Supercharged debuted in 2015 and has been the grand finale on the lot’s Studios Tour.
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Tom Tapp, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2025
For the grand finale, contestants would be paired with local musicians and given a few hours to plan—or plan to improvise—a brief performance for whatever audience existed in Atlanta for this sort of thing.
—Matthew Sherrill, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Photo: Getty Images Last night saw the grand finale of a weekend crammed with celebrations of Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025
As the grand finale of the zodiac, Pisces asks us to embrace the final, often most difficult, lessons of the spiritual experience, our relationship to the unknown, and to the uncontrollable dimensions of being human.
—Colin Bedell, Them, 18 Feb. 2025
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Tom Tapp, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2025
For the grand finale, contestants would be paired with local musicians and given a few hours to plan—or plan to improvise—a brief performance for whatever audience existed in Atlanta for this sort of thing.
—Matthew Sherrill, Harper's Magazine, 19 Feb. 2025
Photo: Getty Images Last night saw the grand finale of a weekend crammed with celebrations of Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 17 Feb. 2025
As the grand finale of the zodiac, Pisces asks us to embrace the final, often most difficult, lessons of the spiritual experience, our relationship to the unknown, and to the uncontrollable dimensions of being human.
—Colin Bedell, Them, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grand finale
Noun
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There could be sudden news or an ending around health or employment matters, too.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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The problem is, Howard has final cut, and no one at Continental has the guts to confront him about his terrible ending.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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Early on, Clement telegraphs his conclusion in his discussion of what Rule 48(a) does and doesn't permit a judge to do.—
Michael Rothfeld,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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This isn’t the first time that fans have jumped to the conclusion that Affleck was trying to woo his ex-wife.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
7 Mar. 2025
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This post contains spoilers from the March 7 season 3 finale of The Way Home.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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So many loose threads with Colton were tied up in this finale.—
Megan Vick,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
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To that end, the Tokyo itinerary includes exhibitions against the Hanshin Tigers and Yomiuri Giants, an event hosted by Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts and a welcome party organized by Imanaga and Suzuki.—
Patrick Mooney,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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The longer Glenwood Springs Classic Package includes two nights in Denver, one at the beginning and one at the end of the journey, and two nights in Glenwood Springs.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2025
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Oracle, which is set to report earnings after the closing bell, has now seen its stock fall more than 10% this year.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2025
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Lage outlined the similarities of the two works in his closing.—
Andrew Dalton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2025
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Federal prosecutors in San Diego said more than 150 law enforcement agents took part in the operation, which was the culmination of a 16-month investigation that had involved undercover drug buys, covert surveillance and wiretaps.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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One part Whiskey bar, one part world-class Southern kitchen, the popular Downtown Raleigh joint—the culmination of Thor’s ability to show people a good time—opened without him.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Grand finale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grand%20finale. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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