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Recent Examples of finalist
Chef Greg Collier became Charlotte’s first James Beard Award finalist, but ultimately didn’t move on to claim the award.
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
No other Gem State chef, restaurant or bar made the finalist cut in 2026.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
In his newest 2026 mock draft released Monday, Miller projects that Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, a 2025 Heisman finalist and one of college football’s most electric playmakers, will go undrafted.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
In 2025, he was nominated for the Joop Masterclass, an educational initiative of World Press Photo, and was a finalist for KG+, the open-entry satellite festival of Kyotographie, in 2026.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
No other Gem State chef, restaurant or bar made the finalist cut in 2026.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
In his newest 2026 mock draft released Monday, Miller projects that Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, a 2025 Heisman finalist and one of college football’s most electric playmakers, will go undrafted.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
In 2025, he was nominated for the Joop Masterclass, an educational initiative of World Press Photo, and was a finalist for KG+, the open-entry satellite festival of Kyotographie, in 2026.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalist
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On the court, the 6-foot-5 Corona brings back the most experience from the two-time defending state champion RedHawks who beat some of the best teams in the nation in 2025.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Sinner, the 2024 Miami Open champion, became the first man since Roger Federer in 2017 to complete the Sunshine Double — winning Indian Wells and Miami titles back-to-back — and the first in history to win the double without losing a set.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Helen Jo was a semifinalist last year, and this is Johnny’s fourth semifinal run in a row.—
Jenna Thompson
March 27,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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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
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The Knicks lost a second game in a row for just the fourth time this season, following Thursday’s loss to the Charlotte Hornets with a late-game collapse against the defending champs.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Remembering a champ The Royals brought out the family of former player Terrance Gore for the ceremonial first pitch.—
David Brown,
Twin Cities,
30 Mar. 2026
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Joining perennial top-placer Jane in the top two this week is … Kenya Pleaser?—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2026
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Other female area state placers: Maile Nguyen (Granada, 125, sixth), Anakarla Hernandez (St. Helena, 145, fourth), Symone Jewell (Northgate-Walnut Creek, 155, third), Aiyanna Beane (American Canyon, 170, third), Rosalyn Diaz (Liberty, 190, fifth).—
Mitch Stephens,
San Francisco Chronicle,
2 Mar. 2026
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Next up for the Wolverines is Sunday's Midwest Region final against the winner of Tennessee-Iowa State.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Sinner, the 2024 Miami Open winner, has reached the final four times.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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In America, deconstructing our national mythology and recasting early Puritan settlers as bloodthirsty conquerors helped zero American Indians.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Visually, the Honcho leans more pit-bike than prairie conqueror.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Finalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalist. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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