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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.
—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.
—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.
—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.
—Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalists
Noun
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The Raptors wound up as NBA champs that season.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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Murphy returned the favor by ribbing him by saying that every time Lee’s beloved New York Knicks lost their bid to become NBA champs, Lee was in the building.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Apr. 2026
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But these new entrants will be AI-native from the start.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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By entering, entrants agree to abide by these rules, and warrant and represent that their entry is their original work.—
CBS LA Staff,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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With one win, two losses and two scoreless draws, the champions sit 13th in the 16-team league.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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With a swing and a bat flip, Bailey broke a scoreless tie, delivered a 3-0 win over the Dodgers and secured a series victory, setting the Giants (11-13) up for a potential sweep on Thursday of the reigning back-to-back World Series champions.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Baseball regional winners included Orangewood Christian, Deltona Trinity, and TFA, which scored 4 runs in the bottom of the 7th to survive.—
Steve Gorches,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Audience participation will help determine the winners.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Finalists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalists. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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