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Recent Examples of semifinalist
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).
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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.
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Jeremy Ebobisse,
Time,
26 June 2026
Recent French Open winner Mirra Andreeva opens up against the experienced and tough Magda Linette, a former Australian Open semifinalist.
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Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
In Qatar four years ago, Croatia was a semifinalist - eliminating Brazil along the way.
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Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
The team behind Frontier, Ina Mae Tavern, and Migos Fine Foods, Brian Jupiter (a three-time James Beard Award semifinalist) and Azazi Morsi have brought Migos Fine Foods, their popular halal restaurant, to Bronzeville.
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Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 June 2026
The Indians made a regional semifinal appearance, competing well with Denton Guyer, an eventual state semifinalist.
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Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
In 2017 Providence was a semifinalist for outstanding service, and on Monday the fine-dining Hollywood restaurant won the award for outstanding hospitality.
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Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Since its founding by 2026 LVMH Prize semifinalist Zane Li in 2023, the brand has introduced a string of collections for fall, spring and a menswear curation from fall 2025.
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Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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
Recent French Open winner Mirra Andreeva opens up against the experienced and tough Magda Linette, a former Australian Open semifinalist.
—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
In Qatar four years ago, Croatia was a semifinalist - eliminating Brazil along the way.
—
Steven Rosenbaum,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
The team behind Frontier, Ina Mae Tavern, and Migos Fine Foods, Brian Jupiter (a three-time James Beard Award semifinalist) and Azazi Morsi have brought Migos Fine Foods, their popular halal restaurant, to Bronzeville.
—
Ximena N. Beltran Quan Kiu,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
17 June 2026
The Indians made a regional semifinal appearance, competing well with Denton Guyer, an eventual state semifinalist.
—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
In 2017 Providence was a semifinalist for outstanding service, and on Monday the fine-dining Hollywood restaurant won the award for outstanding hospitality.
—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Since its founding by 2026 LVMH Prize semifinalist Zane Li in 2023, the brand has introduced a string of collections for fall, spring and a menswear curation from fall 2025.
—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semifinalist
finalist
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Depth has long been the biggest concern for a team that boasts an American League MVP candidate, a reigning Cy Young finalist and a six-time All-Star closer.
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There is one more factor here in that Brittney was reportedly a finalist to play Superman himself, right up there alongside Corenswet and Nicholas Hoult.
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“Semifinalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semifinalist. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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