grand opening
noun
: a special celebration held to mark the opening of a new business or public place (such as a park or stadium)
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What's next: The Health Club will hold its grand opening on Saturday, Feb. 15.
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Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
After being announced back in 2023, the restaurant will hold its grand opening on Thursday, Feb. 6.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2025
The Lee’s Summit spot softly opened in Drake Development’s Streets of West Pryor district at 1020 NW Pryor Road, Suite G, a few days ago and celebrated its grand opening Tuesday.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2025
The bakery celebrated the grand opening of its newest location in Hyde Park last fall.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
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Mckenzie Rankin, Axios, 11 Feb. 2025
After being announced back in 2023, the restaurant will hold its grand opening on Thursday, Feb. 6.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Feb. 2025
The Lee’s Summit spot softly opened in Drake Development’s Streets of West Pryor district at 1020 NW Pryor Road, Suite G, a few days ago and celebrated its grand opening Tuesday.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2025
The bakery celebrated the grand opening of its newest location in Hyde Park last fall.
—Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Grand opening.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grand%20opening. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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