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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Hegar, 54, was recently named the sole finalist in the national search to replace retiring Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp.
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John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The Pro Football Hall of Fame first named him a finalist in 2021.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 29 July 2025
Last week, the board announced that Marisa Janicek has been selected as the finalist for the district’s next superintendent.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2025
Five finalists will compete for money and expert support in the Trailblazers: Women Innovators Pitch Competition.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 28 July 2025
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John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The Pro Football Hall of Fame first named him a finalist in 2021.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 29 July 2025
Last week, the board announced that Marisa Janicek has been selected as the finalist for the district’s next superintendent.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2025
Five finalists will compete for money and expert support in the Trailblazers: Women Innovators Pitch Competition.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 28 July 2025
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“Finalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finalist. Accessed 4 Aug. 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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