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Recent Examples of finalist
But the Wisconsin-River Falls senior quarterback entered a different stratosphere Thursday, when he was named a finalist for the Manning Award.
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
Lena Pope Learning Center is the only finalist in Tarrant County across four categories and 18 total finalists.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2026
Jones has one while Kraft, along with Belichick, is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Jan. 2026
Chef Derek Wagner of the Providence bistro Nicks on Broadway was a James Beard Award finalist as well, vying for Best Chef of the Northeast.
—Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
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Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
Lena Pope Learning Center is the only finalist in Tarrant County across four categories and 18 total finalists.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2026
Jones has one while Kraft, along with Belichick, is a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026.
—Dallas Morning News, 7 Jan. 2026
Chef Derek Wagner of the Providence bistro Nicks on Broadway was a James Beard Award finalist as well, vying for Best Chef of the Northeast.
—Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalist
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That’s exactly how the Miami Dolphins performed in Sunday’s 30-13 win against the Buffalo Bills in a contest Miami controlled all game, manhandling the reigning AFC East division champions to prove that the 2025 season isn’t over.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
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So, what could happen when the champions visit their Etihad Stadium on Sunday?—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The last time the Aztecs had a semifinalist for the Thorpe Award was cornerback Luq Barcoo in 2019.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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The coffee bar serves Central American and Ethiopian blends — plus pastries from James Beard semifinalist Maricsa Trejo of La Casita Bakeshop in Richardson.—
Jayla Webb,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Oct. 2025
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If Malinin becomes Olympic champ in Milan, American men will have won back-to-back golds for the first time since Scott Hamilton and Brian Boitano did it in 1984 and 1988.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The two-time World Series champs make more money than anyone else in the sport, spend among the most, and have built a balanced roster of homegrown talent and free-agent signings.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
6 Jan. 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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The left-hander has blown away his previous career highs in innings and strikeouts and is a lock to finish among the top placers in the American League Cy Young Award vote.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
7 Jan. 2026
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Although a regular player of the Georgia Lottery, the winner said that seeing the big jackpot on a Georgia Lottery billboard reminded them to buy the lucky ticket.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
7 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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Some as conquerors, some as Crusaders.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
6 Dec. 2025
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“Finalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalist. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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