finalist

noun

Definition of finalistnext
1
as in champion

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as in semifinalist

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Recent Examples of finalist Maja Chwalińska, this year’s French Open finalist, wasn’t so lucky. — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 3 July 2026 Salama is also the author of the memoir Stranger in the Desert, a finalist for the Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026 Williams was upset in the fourth round by eventual finalist Sabine Lisicki, 2-6, 6-1, 4-6. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 Bruce Butterfield is a two-time finalist for the Pulitzer Prize. — Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for finalist
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalist
  1. champion
  2. semifinalist
  3. champ
  4. placer
  5. winner
  6. conqueror
Noun
  • Ultimately, Paul challenges the emperor, defeats his champion, and demands the Princess Irulan (Florence Pugh) as his wife.
    — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026
  • During the inaugural season, commentary will be provided by dunk icon Vince Carter, NBA champion Draymond Green, popular hoops multiplatform creator CashNasty, and host Adam Lefkoe.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 9 July 2026
Definition of champion
Noun
  • The 24-year-old Ukrainian, a French Open semifinalist, improved to 10-0 this season against players from the United States.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
  • In contrast, having been a 2022 World Cup semifinalist, Morocco would have expected to be here.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of semifinalist
Noun
  • The four-part Rafa follows him at the tail end of his career as the aging champ (well, aging for a pro tennis player) tried to win one more French Open crown to add to his incredible tally of 14 titles at Roland-Garros.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 July 2026
  • As the Panthers look to repeat as NFC South division champs in 2026, the team’s overarching health will be a major factor.
    — Mike Kaye July 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
Definition of champ
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  • Its breakout star is Parker Schnabel, a thirty-one-year-old who runs a placer mine in the Yukon that brought in fifty-one million dollars last year.
    — Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
  • Joining perennial top-placer Jane in the top two this week is … Kenya Pleaser?
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2026
Definition of placer
Noun
  • Tune in to the next episode to see if the winner will extend the streak or go home.
    — USA TODAY Staff, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • But while this drama unfolds, the real winners of the World Cup so far are the prediction markets.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Definition of winner
Noun
  • Topuria, for his part, has vowed to run it back with Gaethje, praising his conqueror while promising the story between them is far from over.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • Barcelona and Manchester City (in both domestic cups) were their elite conquerors in those competitions, though the 7-2 scoreline of the second leg at Camp Nou was embarrassing.
    — The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 26 May 2026
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