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as in placers
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as in semifinalists
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Recent Examples of finalists
Auriemma, Ralph named Coach of the Year finalists UConn coach Geno Auriemma was also named a finalist for Naismith Coach of the Year on Wednesday.
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Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Miguel had brought Reina’s résumé to Nakia as one of two finalists, the other finalist being a guy who had done a year at Le Cordon Bleu.
—Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2025
Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Miguel had brought Reina’s résumé to Nakia as one of two finalists, the other finalist being a guy who had done a year at Le Cordon Bleu.
—Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalists
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Meanwhile, the reigning champs frequently put Towns in defensive actions, often creating wide-open driving lanes to the rim, much to the ire of head coach Mike Brown.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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That would shatter the old single-season record, also held by Bednar, of 119 — set by the Cup champs of ’21-22.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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Interactions between local ranchers and border entrants can go awry.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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By entering, entrants agree to abide by these rules, and warrant and represent that their entry is their original work.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Sony Pictures Classics is overseen by Tom Bernard and Michael Barker, two outspoken champions of the theatrical experience.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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Hitting the game-winner earned Koehnemann the team’s chain of champions, which is passed from player to player for making a positive impact on a win or a practice.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Which states have had the most Powerball winners?—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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That’s relatively common in figure skating for gold medal winners who face a rush of media and commercial opportunities after a grueling four-year Olympic buildup.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Finalists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalists. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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