as in total
a complete amount of something
The grand total of the proceeds from the fund-raiser was over $100,000.
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Recent Examples of grand total
More than 200 climate and weather scientists from across the U.S. are taking part in a marathon livestream on YouTube, planning to share their scientific work and answer questions from viewers for a grand total of 100 hours over the course of five days.
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Joanna Thompson, Space.com, 30 May 2025
Reckoning could be headed for a franchise-high grand total at the worldwide box office.
—Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
This brings you to a grand total of 39,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points or almost $400 in value (at 1 cent per point).
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 21 May 2025
As Rojas and Barnes came up, the only player left on the team’s bench was Chris Taylor, another right-handed hitter who has taken a grand total of 20 at-bats all season.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
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Joanna Thompson, Space.com, 30 May 2025
Reckoning could be headed for a franchise-high grand total at the worldwide box office.
—Mark Hughes, Forbes.com, 25 May 2025
This brings you to a grand total of 39,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points or almost $400 in value (at 1 cent per point).
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 21 May 2025
As Rojas and Barnes came up, the only player left on the team’s bench was Chris Taylor, another right-handed hitter who has taken a grand total of 20 at-bats all season.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grand total
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Putting it into grim context, 2024’s total of 80,391 fatalities are still above pre-pandemic levels.—
Jackie Siegel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 2025
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In Asia, China brought in $3.91 million, with South Korea, Hong Kong and others adding to the total.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
6 June 2025
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Six months ago, the seller put the 1.84-acre lot on the market for an even bigger sum: $200 million.—
Phoebe Liu,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Nearly half of that sum is estimated to be part of the signing bonus with which the two-time major champion joined LIV Golf, valued at $300 million.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 June 2025
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But, for now, the totality of the economic data isn’t expected to draw out Federal Reserve policymakers from their monthslong stint as wallflowers, economists say.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
11 June 2025
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Her career spans over three decades as both an unmatched practitioner of theater and a transformative cultural figure, redefining what’s possible on the stage for women, for Black artists, and for the totality of American theater.—
Ime Ekpo,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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The report did not provide details on when, where and how funds were spent, only sum totals for each district.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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The two used threatening notes to rob a Bank of America and an East West Bank in San Francisco on Nov. 19, 2022, netting a sum total of $2,600.—
Nate Gartrell,
The Mercury News,
13 Mar. 2025
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On the whole, people seem pretty pleased; with both the UI and responsiveness getting praise from early access users… The Prompt: Get the week’s biggest AI news on the buzziest companies and boldest breakthroughs, in your inbox.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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This calls into question the whole of the bizarre espionage thriller that is about to unfold.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
11 June 2025
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To apply with your hands, dispense two dropper fulls, rub the palms of your hands together, and then evenly rub into your face and neck—just don’t forget to wash your hands when you’re done.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
2 June 2025
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All sizes will be available, including twins from $99, fulls ($149), queens ($199) and kings ($299).—
Don Maines,
Houston Chronicle,
27 Feb. 2020
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“Grand total.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grand%20total. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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