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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McMahon, a four-time Gold Glove finalist who flashes inconsistent power, won’t become a free agent until after the 2027 season.
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz penned the musical's book.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
That’s another thing that Jelly and I wanted to make sure that a lot of these finalists had.
—Fred Bronson, Billboard, 11 Apr. 2025
To make matters worse for those trying to eat there, Chef Jose Contreras is a finalist for the 2025 James Beard Award for Best Chef Southwest, upping the demand for dining.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
Pulitzer Prize finalist Kristoffer Diaz penned the musical's book.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
That’s another thing that Jelly and I wanted to make sure that a lot of these finalists had.
—Fred Bronson, Billboard, 11 Apr. 2025
To make matters worse for those trying to eat there, Chef Jose Contreras is a finalist for the 2025 James Beard Award for Best Chef Southwest, upping the demand for dining.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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“Finalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finalist. Accessed 22 Apr. 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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