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Recent Examples of finalist
Nominated for 8 César Awards, named as the best of 2024 by Cahiers du Cinema, and a finalist for France’s entry to the Academy Awards.
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025
The most successful America's Next Top Model contestants 01 of 08
Yaya DaCosta (finalist, cycle 3)
Clearly, there was something in the water at the cycle 3 models' New York City apartment.
—EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Under the law, identifying information about most presidential applicants is not disclosed, though information about finalists for the positions is made public.
—Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
To select the finalists for this competition, judges tasted nearly 400 wines in a single day.
—David Rosoff, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
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Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 21 Mar. 2025
The most successful America's Next Top Model contestants 01 of 08
Yaya DaCosta (finalist, cycle 3)
Clearly, there was something in the water at the cycle 3 models' New York City apartment.
—EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Under the law, identifying information about most presidential applicants is not disclosed, though information about finalists for the positions is made public.
—Jim Saunders, Orlando Sentinel, 20 Mar. 2025
To select the finalists for this competition, judges tasted nearly 400 wines in a single day.
—David Rosoff, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalist
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In this race, Jones ran 12.63 to take down to take down Olympic champions Masai Russell and Jasmine Camacho-Quinn.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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The Miami native enters the Hall of Fame after playing high school basketball at Miami Edison High and Gulliver Prep, and then becoming a four-time Olympic gold medalist, eight-time WNBA All-Star and two-time WNBA champion.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Erceg handled himself well against Pantoja but lost to the champ by decision in their May 2024 matchup.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Texas opens the 2025 season with lofty expectations after failing to make the playoffs as the reigning World Series champs in the 2024 season, due to injuries and less-than-stellar performances from star players.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2025
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Hancock was an All-Region football player and two-time Top 3 state placer in wrestling, according to the outlet.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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Rancho Bernardo—With returning state placer and Division 1 titlist Mary Snider (140) plus Division champ Maisen Vesco (145) leading the way, the Broncos qualified six wrestlers into the Masters meet.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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Two other cash prize winners were selected among the 32 CPH:FORUM projects pitched between March 25-27.—
Annika Pham,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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His knowledge of cinema, from action franchises and Oscar winners to obscure indies and the international art house, rivals that of any film geek.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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Over the centuries, the temples suffered severe damage from conquerors, wars, and earthquakes.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Theirs is the other grand story from would-be California conquerors.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Finalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalist. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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