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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The agency was supposed to issue requests for proposals to four finalist companies this month, which would have been a key step in advancing the project by inviting each firm to create a construction plan.
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Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
Congratulations to all our finalists!
—Janet W. Lee, NPR, 5 Mar. 2026
In June, the announcement will reveal the 10 finalists.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Last year, the James Beard Foundation named Nugent and Ramos finalists for its prestigious award, in the Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker category.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026
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Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
Congratulations to all our finalists!
—Janet W. Lee, NPR, 5 Mar. 2026
In June, the announcement will reveal the 10 finalists.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Last year, the James Beard Foundation named Nugent and Ramos finalists for its prestigious award, in the Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker category.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Finalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/finalist. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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finalist
noun
fi·nal·ist
ˈfīn-ᵊl-əst 
: a contestant in the finals of a competition
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