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Recent Examples of semifinalist
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.
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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
Along with guest judges Lynch and James Beard Award-winning chef Sean Brock of Nashville, James Beard Award finalist Cheetie Kumar of Ajja Eats in Raleigh and James Beard semifinalist Chayil Johnson of Community Matters Cafe in Charlotte joined the table to offer opinions.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
Speaking to a group of reporters on Friday, Tim Henman, who is on the All England Club board and a four-time Wimbledon semifinalist, discussed what the expansion could look like.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Far Out in Fair Park/East Dallas The James Beard Foundation picked Far Out as a semifinalist for Best New Restaurant in 2026.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
Penix, with his lively arm and veteran presence, clears both in the eyes of Bernard, a Biletnikoff Award semifinalist.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 28 Feb. 2026
In 2025, Reed-Adams was the vocal leader of a Joe Moore Award semifinalist Aggies offensive line.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
In the semifinals, the Panthers defeated University Prep of Victorville — a semifinalist in Division 4A last season — by 13 points.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
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
Along with guest judges Lynch and James Beard Award-winning chef Sean Brock of Nashville, James Beard Award finalist Cheetie Kumar of Ajja Eats in Raleigh and James Beard semifinalist Chayil Johnson of Community Matters Cafe in Charlotte joined the table to offer opinions.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 3 Mar. 2026
Speaking to a group of reporters on Friday, Tim Henman, who is on the All England Club board and a four-time Wimbledon semifinalist, discussed what the expansion could look like.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Far Out in Fair Park/East Dallas The James Beard Foundation picked Far Out as a semifinalist for Best New Restaurant in 2026.
—Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 1 Mar. 2026
Penix, with his lively arm and veteran presence, clears both in the eyes of Bernard, a Biletnikoff Award semifinalist.
—Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 28 Feb. 2026
In 2025, Reed-Adams was the vocal leader of a Joe Moore Award semifinalist Aggies offensive line.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
In the semifinals, the Panthers defeated University Prep of Victorville — a semifinalist in Division 4A last season — by 13 points.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for semifinalist
finalist
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Also won conference and regional titles and was a sectional finalist.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Fudd was selected to the preseason watchlist for the award in 2021-22, 2022-23 and 2024-25, but injuries kept her from making the cut as a finalist.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Semifinalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/semifinalist. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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