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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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The change in eligibility requirements comes from federal policy updates barring certain asylees, refugees, parolees, individuals with deportation or removal withheld, conditional entrants and victims of trafficking from accessing Cal Fresh, according to the Department of Public Social Services.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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All lottery entrants have an equal chance of selection, and results will be announced shortly after registration closes.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
1 Apr. 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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Byfield has three straight 20-goal seasons and both overtime winners against his hometown Maple Leafs this year.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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In the event of multiple jackpot winners, the jackpot prize will be shared.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Finalists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalists. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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