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Recent Examples of semifinalist
Helen Jo was a semifinalist last year, and this is Johnny’s fourth semifinal run in a row.
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Jenna Thompson
march 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
The Mothership is a national semifinalist for Outstanding Bar; 1033 Omakase is a national semifinalist for Best New Restaurant; and Vanessa Rose, chef-owner of Mother’s, is a national semifinalist for Emerging Chef.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
James Beard Award finalist Cheetie Kumar of Ajja Eats in Raleigh and James Beard semifinalist Chayil Johnson of Community Matters Cafe in Charlotte joined them as guest diners.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Following the 2024-25 season, she was named an AP All-American honorable mention, part of the SEC all-defensive team and a semifinalist for the Nancy Lieberman point guard of the year award.
—Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
Or Rob McDaniel, the seven-time James Beard Award semifinalist whose neighboring restaurants, Helen and Bayonet, are just two of the many reasons to visit the area.
—Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
One of their two losses came against 6A Division I state semifinalist, North Crowley, 69-67.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
In a battle of Providence pizza titans, one a James Beard award winner and the other a two-time semifinalist, Al Forno bested Pizza Marvin by 100 votes.
—Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Anthony-Brown was also named a semifinalist for the 2025 James Beard Award for Best Emerging Chef.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Mar. 2026
Jenna Thompson
march 27, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
The Mothership is a national semifinalist for Outstanding Bar; 1033 Omakase is a national semifinalist for Best New Restaurant; and Vanessa Rose, chef-owner of Mother’s, is a national semifinalist for Emerging Chef.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
James Beard Award finalist Cheetie Kumar of Ajja Eats in Raleigh and James Beard semifinalist Chayil Johnson of Community Matters Cafe in Charlotte joined them as guest diners.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Following the 2024-25 season, she was named an AP All-American honorable mention, part of the SEC all-defensive team and a semifinalist for the Nancy Lieberman point guard of the year award.
—Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
Or Rob McDaniel, the seven-time James Beard Award semifinalist whose neighboring restaurants, Helen and Bayonet, are just two of the many reasons to visit the area.
—Bob Carlton, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
One of their two losses came against 6A Division I state semifinalist, North Crowley, 69-67.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
In a battle of Providence pizza titans, one a James Beard award winner and the other a two-time semifinalist, Al Forno bested Pizza Marvin by 100 votes.
—Gail Ciampa, The Providence Journal, 5 Mar. 2026
Anthony-Brown was also named a semifinalist for the 2025 James Beard Award for Best Emerging Chef.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semifinalist
finalist
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Adebayo named a finalist The NBA announced Tuesday that Adebayo is one of six finalists for the 2025-26 NBA Sportsmanship Award, which recognizes the player who best represents the ideals of sportsmanship on the court.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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One finalist from each division was selected, with Adebayo the choice from the Southeast Division, among the players from the Heat, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Semifinalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semifinalist. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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