short list
noun
: a limited list of important items or individuals
especially
: a list of candidates for final consideration (as for a position or a prize)
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If inducted, the Mexican band would join the short list of Latino artists in the Rock Hall: Ritchie Valens, Linda Ronstadt, Carlos Santana, Joan Baez and Zack de la Rocha of Rage Against the Machine.
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Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
In addition to the short list that includes Ralph and Giorgio, there’s Manolo.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2025
Hackman had so many great ones that his short list would not be short at all.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
There’s a very short list of people who can do that.
—Maer Roshan, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
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Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025
In addition to the short list that includes Ralph and Giorgio, there’s Manolo.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2025
Hackman had so many great ones that his short list would not be short at all.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 27 Feb. 2025
There’s a very short list of people who can do that.
—Maer Roshan, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for short list
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“Short list.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short%20list. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.
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