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Recent Examples of finalist
National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett, who was a finalist for Fed chair, has also echoed that view.
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Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
Kevin Hassett, the National Economic Council director who was a finalist to become the next Federal Reserve chair, told CNBC that several factors are converging to keep payroll growth low, at least for the time being.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
The second round will take place April 2 and April 6 when trustees could name the finalist for the top job, and then officially name the superintendent April 27, after a 21-day waiting period.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Feb. 2026
All eyes will be on the Patriots’ starting quarterback, 23-year-old Drake Maye, a finalist for league MVP who is in just his second year with the NFL.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
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Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 15 Feb. 2026
Kevin Hassett, the National Economic Council director who was a finalist to become the next Federal Reserve chair, told CNBC that several factors are converging to keep payroll growth low, at least for the time being.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
The second round will take place April 2 and April 6 when trustees could name the finalist for the top job, and then officially name the superintendent April 27, after a 21-day waiting period.
—Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Feb. 2026
All eyes will be on the Patriots’ starting quarterback, 23-year-old Drake Maye, a finalist for league MVP who is in just his second year with the NFL.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalist
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Liu skated on, mastering her jumps and repeating as national champion in 2020, though age restrictions prevented her from entering international competitions.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Melissa, the boys Class 5A champion, finished with 153 points.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Feb. 2026
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She was recently named a 2026 semifinalist for Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program.—
Sherrilyn Cabrera,
Miami Herald,
20 Feb. 2026
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Petra Fagerström Since winning the Central Saint Martins MA L’Oréal Professionnel Creative Award last year, Petra Fagerström’s been busy scooping Milan’s Challenge the Fabric Award and becoming an LVMH Prize semifinalist.—
Violet Goldstone,
Footwear News,
19 Feb. 2026
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During his nine years as head coach, Aquin made the state Class 1A playoffs four times, and became state champs in that class in 1981 and again in 1986.—
Tom Strong,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The Bobcats then lost a heartbreaker to Boston College to end their hopes of repeating as champs.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
15 Feb. 2026
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Dayne’s older brother, Dominic, was a two-time state placer at West Aurora — including last season’s runner-up finish as a senior — and is now wrestling in college at Ohio.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Former Survivor players write Cuomo’s name down on a ballot, including season-43 winner Yam Yam Arocho, season-45 fifth-placer Katurah Topps, and season-48 first-out Stephanie Berger, who is hopefully casting her first successful vote.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 Oct. 2025
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In the event of multiple jackpot winners, the jackpot prize will be shared.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
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Yet, everything about the Detroit Red Wings captain and his complete game screams winner.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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The giant Brân the Blessed’s head, which spoke for many years after it was severed, lies buried under a white hill, on top of which the Norman conquerors built a fort, known to later generations as the White Tower, or just the Tower of London.—
Hari Kunzru,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Battle of the Champions will see seven returning Broth Belt winners heading back to their cauldrons to determine the ultimate kitchen conqueror.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Finalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalist. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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