Examples of finalist in a Sentence
They interviewed all of the finalists before making a decision.
a finalist in the tennis tournament
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Showing a complete scoring arsenal and game-changing ability all over the floor, Watkins dominated one of the nation’s best teams and soundly outplayed Betts — another Wooden finalist.
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Scott Phillips, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Recognized as a finalist at the 2021 Travel Media Awards and winning a bronze at the 2022 North American Travel Journalists Association awards, Jordi's expertise in family travel is well-established.
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Led by Heisman Trophy finalist Cam Ward, Miami improved to 10-3 last season and had the nation’s No. 1 offense.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2025
The board then narrowed to two finalists leading to the selection of Starosta.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
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Scott Phillips, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
Recognized as a finalist at the 2021 Travel Media Awards and winning a bronze at the 2022 North American Travel Journalists Association awards, Jordi's expertise in family travel is well-established.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Led by Heisman Trophy finalist Cam Ward, Miami improved to 10-3 last season and had the nation’s No. 1 offense.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2025
The board then narrowed to two finalists leading to the selection of Starosta.
—Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Finalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finalist. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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finalist
noun
fi·nal·ist
ˈfīn-ᵊl-əst 
: a contestant in the finals of a competition
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