photo finish
noun
1
: a race or finish in which contestants are so close that a photograph of them as they cross the finish line has to be examined to determine the winner
2
: a close contest
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Sometimes, awards voting can be a photo finish.
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Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
What followed was a nitpicking, photo finish of a taste test.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Aug. 2025
James Comey, in a photo finish with a grand jury, was swooning over and quoting Taylor Swift.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
If your dad’s idea of a great day involves photo finishes and premium BBQ, Santa Anita Park has a full lineup of experiences to match—from trackside feasts to whiskey tastings.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 10 June 2025
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Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
What followed was a nitpicking, photo finish of a taste test.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Aug. 2025
James Comey, in a photo finish with a grand jury, was swooning over and quoting Taylor Swift.
—Howie Carr, Boston Herald, 20 Aug. 2025
If your dad’s idea of a great day involves photo finishes and premium BBQ, Santa Anita Park has a full lineup of experiences to match—from trackside feasts to whiskey tastings.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 10 June 2025
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“Photo finish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/photo%20finish. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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