Close
Close noun - The last part of a process or action.
Usage example: managed to conduct the negotiations to a satisfactory close
Grand finale and close are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Grand finale" instead a noun "Close".
Grand finale
Grand finale noun - The last part of a process or action.
Usage example: the award for best picture is traditionally the evening's grand finale
Close and grand finale are semantically related. You can use "Close" instead a noun phrase "Grand finale".
Mutual synonyms
Both terms in one sentence
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In The Closer: the last we see of Brenda Leigh Johnson in the Grand Finale is her eating one of her long-missed chocolates as the elevator doors close.
Source: Door Closes Ending -
Subverted with Wood in the Grand Finale; when Faith goes to close his eyes he turns out to be Not Quite Dead.
Source: Dies Wide Open - Likewise, the Inhumans film will close out Phase 3 of the MCU, rather than the multi-part Grand Finale Avengers: Infinity War.
Source: Dénouement Episode
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