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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After the class masters the choreography to the track, the pop star/substitute teacher extraordinaire prepares them for the grand finale: filming the music video. Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2024 The immersive murder-mystery experience concludes Saturday evening with a dinner prepared by Crenn and her team, and then a grand finale and after-party with the cast and guests. Meredith Lepore, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024 The 24th annual fest returns with live music, spectacular performances, kids activities and a grand finale costume parade. Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 30 Sep. 2024 The final pieces will be the grand finale of the Runway of Dreams 2024 show. VS&Co. will also receive the Runway of Dreams Foundation’s 2024 Pioneer of Change Award. Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 22 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for grand finale 

Word History

First Known Use

1784, in the meaning defined above

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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 19 Nov. 2024.

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