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Recent Examples of finalists
Gilgeous-Alexander — the reigning NBA MVP — is one of the finalists for this year’s top individual honor, along with Denver’s Nikola Jokic and the Spurs’ Wembanyama, who is also a finalist for defensive player of the year.
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Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Auriemma, Ralph named Coach of the Year finalists UConn coach Geno Auriemma was also named a finalist for Naismith Coach of the Year on Wednesday.
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Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
Miguel had brought Reina’s résumé to Nakia as one of two finalists, the other finalist being a guy who had done a year at Le Cordon Bleu.
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Literary Hub,
16 Sep. 2025
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Auriemma, Ralph named Coach of the Year finalists UConn coach Geno Auriemma was also named a finalist for Naismith Coach of the Year on Wednesday.
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Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
Miguel had brought Reina’s résumé to Nakia as one of two finalists, the other finalist being a guy who had done a year at Le Cordon Bleu.
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Literary Hub,
16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalists
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The Hornets bring a resume to the MAC that includes a recent run of four straight seasons -- 2019-23 with 2020 cancelled due to the pandemic -- of making the playoff under Troy Taylor (2019 and 2021-22 as Big Sky champs) and Andy Thompson (2023).
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Despite limited play time, Kirk has benefited from the strong voting base supporting the Blue Jays, the reigning American League champs, to get to second place with about 300,000 votes as of Monday’s update.
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Between the announcement and the effective date, funds tracking the index adjust their holdings to match the new line-up, generating measurable buying pressure on the five entrants and selling pressure on those leaving, as Tech Times explained.
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By participating in this Sweepstakes, all entrants agree to be bound by Sponsor’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, hereby incorporated by reference.
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Pink Floyd has racked up eight champions on the Official Rock & Metal Albums chart.
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The Knicks may have had a modest start to the 2026 NBA offseason, but that’s not stopping the rest of the league from shifting around the newfound champions in an attempt to make a title run of their own.
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Alex Freeman grabbed the second, and the win confirms the USMNT as World Cup group winners for the first time since 2010.
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By Sunday afternoon, winners and losers will be decided in a matter of seconds.
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“Finalists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalists. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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