Definitions

last hurrah

NOUN

last breath

Synonyms

WEAK

death rattle death song death throes dying breath final twitch final words last gasp last legs last words swan song

NOUN

swan song

Synonyms

STRONGEST

farewell wind-up

WEAK

adieu climax closer coda conclusion crowning achievement crowning glory culmination dying words end piece envoi epilogue famous last words farewell performance final appearance final appearance or performance final gesture finis goodbye last act last shot last words parting song peroration

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There were 10,000 empty seats that evening, with the band performing for some 25,000 fans who were entirely unaware that they were witnessing The Beatles’ last hurrah before a paying audience.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026

Outward is ending after eight years, so hosts Bryan Lowder, Christina Cauterucci, and June Thomas reunited for one last hurrah.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

With confidence growing, the 27th and lowest-ranked team in the tournament are plotting one last hurrah -- a giant-killing against Group C leaders the West Indies in Kolkata on Wednesday.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

Fellow fan Gracie Eccles, 22, tells Newsbeat that hearing that the band are not hanging up their guitars is "music to my ears" following speculation online the new song could be their last hurrah.

From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026

It became an instant classic, but Turandot was to be a last hurrah.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall

last hurrah

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