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Recent Examples of semifinalist
All of these teams are from Africa, South America, the Caribbean, or Asia —including perennial powerhouse Brazil, 2022 semifinalist Morocco, first-time qualifier Cabo Verde, and consistent contenders Colombia, Egypt, and Ghana.
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Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
Chef Robin Anthony of Omakase Experience by Prime Fish in Charlotte, honored this year as a James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef Southeast, isn’t moving onto the finals.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
What is DeLuxe Cakes and Pastries, semifinalist for Outstanding Bakery?
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 31 Mar. 2026
Elkhouri is the region’s first James Beard semifinalist, the first Lebanese female chef nominated in a Best Chef category, and is known for cooking Lebanese food.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
It was announced as a semifinalist in late January but today was announced as a nominee.
—Jenna Thompson
march 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Maggie Huff is a semifinalist in the Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker category.
—Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
The Mothership is a national semifinalist for Outstanding Bar; 1033 Omakase is a national semifinalist for Best New Restaurant; and Vanessa Rose, chef-owner of Mother’s, is a national semifinalist for Emerging Chef.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Following the 2024-25 season, she was named an AP All-American honorable mention, part of the SEC all-defensive team and a semifinalist for the Nancy Lieberman point guard of the year award.
—Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
Albert Samaha, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
Chef Robin Anthony of Omakase Experience by Prime Fish in Charlotte, honored this year as a James Beard Award semifinalist for Best Chef Southeast, isn’t moving onto the finals.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
What is DeLuxe Cakes and Pastries, semifinalist for Outstanding Bakery?
—Lucia Cheng, Des Moines Register, 31 Mar. 2026
Elkhouri is the region’s first James Beard semifinalist, the first Lebanese female chef nominated in a Best Chef category, and is known for cooking Lebanese food.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
It was announced as a semifinalist in late January but today was announced as a nominee.
—Jenna Thompson
march 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Maggie Huff is a semifinalist in the Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker category.
—Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
The Mothership is a national semifinalist for Outstanding Bar; 1033 Omakase is a national semifinalist for Best New Restaurant; and Vanessa Rose, chef-owner of Mother’s, is a national semifinalist for Emerging Chef.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Following the 2024-25 season, she was named an AP All-American honorable mention, part of the SEC all-defensive team and a semifinalist for the Nancy Lieberman point guard of the year award.
—Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semifinalist
finalist
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Adebayo named a finalist The NBA announced Tuesday that Adebayo is one of six finalists for the 2025-26 NBA Sportsmanship Award, which recognizes the player who best represents the ideals of sportsmanship on the court.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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One finalist from each division was selected, with Adebayo the choice from the Southeast Division, among the players from the Heat, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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