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

Frances Tiafoe, the hometown favorite who wants to win this tournament more than any event that isn’t a Grand Slam, had his hands full with Térence Atmane of France, a semifinalist at the Cincinnati Open last year. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

The James Beard Award Emerging Chef semifinalist sources from Brasstown Beef, Creekstone Farms and Peculiar Pig Farms to offer the most sustainable farm-to-table meats possible. — Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Daniel was a semifinalist in the first awards category dedicated to stylists. — Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026

Rune James Beard semifinalist Sean Richardson opened Rune in March 2024 and created a menu that pays homage to his grandmother’s cooking. — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026

His long list of accolades includes being the nation’s consensus top prep prospect and being named a semifinalist for the 2026 Golden Spikes Award, which is given to the top amateur athlete in baseball. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Harper was only able to crush eight homers, leaving Schwarber as the final semifinalist. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2026

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

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