Synonyms of semifinalist

semifinalist

noun

as in finalist

Related Words

• finalist
• entrant
• contestant
• competitor
• entry
• archrival
• challenger
• player
• also-ran
• competition
• contender
• opponent
• rival
• antagonist
• adversary
• corrival

Dissimilar Words

• partner
• teammate
• collaborator
• noncompetitor
• ally
• supporter
• backer

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of semifinalist

The only other men’s wild-card semifinalist was Goran Ivanisevic, who won the title as a wild card in 2001. — Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

On Thursday, Nosková became the youngest first-time major semifinalist at Wimbledon since 2010. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 9 July 2026

And it’s led by four-time James Beard Award semifinalist Eric Gabrynowicz. — Evan Moore july 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026

Chief Schools Officer for Chicago Public Schools Jeffrey Mosley was also not picked as a semifinalist. — Austin Horn july 8, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026

The 24-year-old Ukrainian, a French Open semifinalist, improved to 10-0 this season against players from the United States. — ABC News, 6 July 2026

In contrast, having been a 2022 World Cup semifinalist, Morocco would have expected to be here. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

England was a semifinalist at the 2018 World Cup, reached the quarterfinals in 2022, and finished as the runner-up in the last two European Championships (2020 and 2024). — Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 June 2026

Morocco, a semifinalist four years ago, drew with Brazil while outplaying them for long stretches, then dominated Scotland. — Jeremy Ebobisse, Time, 26 June 2026