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
The flight up to this point was just a prelude to the grand finale.
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Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 6 June 2024
Beginning with the costume and hunters’ parade and continuing on through the Oktoberfest church service, the landlords’ concert and gun salutes at the Bavaria as the grand finale on the last day, kids can learn about German traditions among a whole lot of color and character.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
New York Fashion Week has concluded with a grand finale on day six, showcasing a diverse array of indie brands and emerging designers for Spring/Summer 2025.
—Stixx Matthews, Essence, 12 Sep. 2024
The performance ended with Gaga dancing back on her feet with a grand finale.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 26 July 2024
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Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 6 June 2024
Beginning with the costume and hunters’ parade and continuing on through the Oktoberfest church service, the landlords’ concert and gun salutes at the Bavaria as the grand finale on the last day, kids can learn about German traditions among a whole lot of color and character.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
New York Fashion Week has concluded with a grand finale on day six, showcasing a diverse array of indie brands and emerging designers for Spring/Summer 2025.
—Stixx Matthews, Essence, 12 Sep. 2024
The performance ended with Gaga dancing back on her feet with a grand finale.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 26 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grand finale
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Photo: Kimberley French/A24 Spoilers ahead for the plot and ending of Heretic.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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There’s this extraordinary moment where the ending of the Jan 6th hearings were concluding at the very moment of his entire congressional career.Ted Johnson, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2024
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The decrease in revenue is primarily related to the conclusion of higher margin grants associated with the development of SGX943 and CiVax™.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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The conclusion of the poll is that many Americans think celebrities should stay out of politics, YouGov said — an idea in line with assertions made by the New York Times’ Peter Baker.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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In the final part of the finale, Joan and Chock come out to be interviewed.Alice Burton, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Justin Hebert produced the lone victory in the regular season finale in 2020. Spags, as he is known, creates panic before the snap.Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
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Legend at Ralston Valley, TBA Class 4A No. 1 Dakota Ridge beat No. 17 Loveland, 49-21: Dakota Ridge rolled to its 10th straight win, topping 40 points before the end of the third quarter to advance to the quarterfinals for the fifth time in six seasons.Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 17 Nov. 2024
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Success or failure In the end, two main factors will shape the Party’s future more than all the bed-wetting, nit-picking, analyses and commissions.Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The company has entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger with Angel Studios, Inc., which includes conditions such as the conversion of Angel Studios' capital stock into Southport Common Stock and the renaming of Southport to Angel Studios, Inc. upon closing.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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As part of his closing argument to voters on Monday (Nov. 4), former President Donald Trump took yet another shot at Beyoncé for the R&B superstar’s support of rival Kamala Harris.Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2024
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Here was the kind of culmination of this school nerd’s dream to go.Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024
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The potential return of the Tasmanian tiger will be a culmination of efforts from scientists at the University of Melbourne, the technological prowess of Colossal Biosciences and the genetic contributions of a pickled 110-year old thylacine head.Scott Travers, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Grand finale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grand%20finale. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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