FINALISTS Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

finalists

noun

plural of finalist

as in placers

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as in semifinalists

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noncompetitors

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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. — 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

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Noun

The Patriots are the defending division champs after dethroning quarterback Josh Allen and the Bills last season en route to representing the AFC in the Super Bowl.

— Austin Mock, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
The team beat the New England champs from Bridgewater, Massachusetts, 2-1, on Wednesday night.

— Vanessa Murdock, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of champs

Noun

To date, astronomers have found more than 6,300 of these alien worlds orbiting other stars, with new entrants to our exoplanetary catalogs arriving practically every day.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2026
The real test will come as some of the new Hollywood entrants to the vertical space really get going with their more polished releases.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of entrants

Noun

These former champions of AI data center investment in their states are now placing stricter standards on construction projects and requiring additional disclosures to root out more speculative activity.

— Jeff Marks, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
Clark, a second-round draft pick by the defending Super Bowl champions, was injured on Seattle’s first defensive snap in a 19-16 loss to the Tennessee Titans in Nashville.

— Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of champions

Noun

The English-language voice cast features Lenny Henry, while five-time Grammy Award-winners Michael League and Bob Lanzetti of Snarky Puppy contribute to the original score.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
So what about Ohio State and Indiana, our last two national title winners?

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

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