semi·fi·nal
ˌse-mē-ˈfī-nᵊl 
ˌse-ˌmī-,
-mi-
1
: being next to the last in an elimination tournament
2
: of or participating in a semifinal
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Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2025
The semifinal fixtures are now confirmed, with PSG to face the Londoners and Barcelona taking on the Italian giants with a coveted spot in the final up for grabs.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
Tyler Warren, Penn State tight end Height, weight: 6-5, 256
Why the Bears will draft him: Warren is a do-it-all weapon, helping Penn State reach the College Football Playoff semifinals last season.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Dallas had lost its last eight Game 1s, including the one that lifted the curtain on last spring’s West semifinal tussle with the Avs.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2025
The semifinal fixtures are now confirmed, with PSG to face the Londoners and Barcelona taking on the Italian giants with a coveted spot in the final up for grabs.
—Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2025
Noun
Perhaps most impressive, Vancouver reached the Champions Cup semifinals by knocking off Mexican league powers Monterrey and Pumas.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
Tyler Warren, Penn State tight end Height, weight: 6-5, 256
Why the Bears will draft him: Warren is a do-it-all weapon, helping Penn State reach the College Football Playoff semifinals last season.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
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“Semifinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semifinal. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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semi·fi·nal
ˌsem-i-ˈfīn-ᵊl
1
: coming before the final round in a tournament
2
: of or taking part in a semifinal
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