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Recent Examples of semifinalist
She was recently named a 2026 semifinalist for Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program.
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Sherrilyn Cabrera, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
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
Quiñones-Pittman studied at the Culinary Institute of America in New York and after a several-year career, was nominated as a semifinalist in the James Beard Awards in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
On April 14, James Beard semifinalist chef Chayil Johnson will collaborate with Guard for a night of friends and fellowship over food at Community Matters Cafe.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2026
The restaurant first opened as Café di Scala in 2005, becoming known for its Italian cuisine and even finding recognition when its chef, Phil Shires, earned a semifinalist nod from the James Beard Foundation for Best Chef Midwest during that era.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 13 Feb. 2026
Chung Hyeon, the 2018 Australian Open semifinalist who saw Achilles and back injuries derail his career, and Kwon Soon-woo, whose ranking has been depressed by military service that prohibits his playing outside South Korea, stunning Argentina.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Rune James Beard semifinalist Sean Richardson opened Rune in March 2024, and created a menu that paid homage to his grandmother's cooking.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Reigning state semifinalist Hudson (9-4-1) has won five of its last six.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
Sherrilyn Cabrera, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026
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
Quiñones-Pittman studied at the Culinary Institute of America in New York and after a several-year career, was nominated as a semifinalist in the James Beard Awards in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
—Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026
On April 14, James Beard semifinalist chef Chayil Johnson will collaborate with Guard for a night of friends and fellowship over food at Community Matters Cafe.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 17 Feb. 2026
The restaurant first opened as Café di Scala in 2005, becoming known for its Italian cuisine and even finding recognition when its chef, Phil Shires, earned a semifinalist nod from the James Beard Foundation for Best Chef Midwest during that era.
—Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 13 Feb. 2026
Chung Hyeon, the 2018 Australian Open semifinalist who saw Achilles and back injuries derail his career, and Kwon Soon-woo, whose ranking has been depressed by military service that prohibits his playing outside South Korea, stunning Argentina.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Rune James Beard semifinalist Sean Richardson opened Rune in March 2024, and created a menu that paid homage to his grandmother's cooking.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
Reigning state semifinalist Hudson (9-4-1) has won five of its last six.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semifinalist
finalist
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Dewey is one of four elementary campuses in the San Diego Unified School District chosen as a finalist.—
Point Loma-Ob Monthly,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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Her collection of speculative essays, Stranger Faces, a 2020 National Book Critics Circle criticism finalist, showcases her wry wit and wide range of cultural interests, from Derrida to Keanu Reeves.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Semifinalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semifinalist. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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