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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Even a half-century later, the undead ghouls that descend upon survivors in a Pennsylvania farm house are timeless and the gut-punch ending couldn't be more timely.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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When marriages end, those endings tend leave couples with a void and feelings of disappointment.—
Essence,
Essence,
13 June 2025
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Roku’s Debt stood at $577 million at the conclusion of the most recent quarter, while its market capitalization is $11 billion (as of 6/6/2025).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The Big 12—arguably the most enthusiastic supporter of private capital among the conferences—recently came to a similar conclusion after a year-long evaluation process that reportedly included discussions with global investment firm CVC Capital.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Following the premiere, new episodes will drop weekly on Thursdays, with the season finale on Thursday, September 11.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
12 June 2025
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The June 28-29 season finale, which was slated to be held at UCLA’s Drake Stadium, was dropped as operators pivot its resources and funding to next season under a new capital allocation strategy.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Near the end of their captivity, the kidnappers cut off the ring finger of Juan’s left hand.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
14 June 2025
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Siri has been hitting outside, going through a running progression and taking outfield jumps for about a month with the hope of returning by the end of the month.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2025
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Prosecutors and defense attorneys will begin delivering their closing arguments Friday in Read’s second murder trial over the death of her Boston cop boyfriend John O’Keefe.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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After both sides gave their closing arguments Friday morning, Judge Beverly Cannone spent the early afternoon reading jury instructions before alternates were selected and the remaining jurors were sent to the deliberation room.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
13 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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