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Recent Examples of finalist
Lauded for his business acumen and conservation efforts in Western North Carolina, the video game maker was a finalist for The Raleigh News & Observer’s Tar Heel of the Year award, the Observer reported.
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2025
The last time a defensive lineman was a finalist came in 2021, when Michigan’s Aidan Hutchinson finished runner-up to Alabama quarterback Bryce Young.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
The software technology company has been selected as a finalist in the Groundbreaking Technology category of the Humanoid Robotics Industry Awards 2025.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
Of that group, Hughes has clearly established himself as the best of the bunch, with a Norris in 2024 and a spot as a finalist last year.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
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Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 14 Oct. 2025
The last time a defensive lineman was a finalist came in 2021, when Michigan’s Aidan Hutchinson finished runner-up to Alabama quarterback Bryce Young.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
The software technology company has been selected as a finalist in the Groundbreaking Technology category of the Humanoid Robotics Industry Awards 2025.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2025
Of that group, Hughes has clearly established himself as the best of the bunch, with a Norris in 2024 and a spot as a finalist last year.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalist
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But Liberty, the two-time defending Open state champion, won't be intimidated by Hamilton's physicality and speed.—
Richard Obert,
AZCentral.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Harrison's success follows a string of pro-athletes hailing from Middletown, like NBA Hall of Famer Jerry Lucas, legendary NFL wide receiver Cris Carter and World Series champion Kyle Schwarber.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Oct. 2025
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The coffee bar serves Central American and Ethiopian blends — plus pastries from James Beard semifinalist Maricsa Trejo of La Casita Bakeshop in Richardson.—
Jayla Webb,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Oct. 2025
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Working across creative mediums, Cho launched a genderless fashion label called Kusikohc, which went on to become an LVMH Prize semifinalist in 2023.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
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Veep is, of course, the reigning television champ on this front, but Our Cartoon President similarly leaned into such farce.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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Jeremiah Sims shared a picture on Instagram with the three-time Super Bowl champ and 14-time Grammy winner at the steakhouse.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Former Survivor players write Cuomo’s name down on a ballot, including season-43 winner Yam Yam Arocho, season-45 fifth-placer Katurah Topps, and season-48 first-out Stephanie Berger, who is hopefully casting her first successful vote.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
16 Oct. 2025
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The left-hander has blown away his previous career highs in innings and strikeouts and is a lock to finish among the top placers in the American League Cy Young Award vote.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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Game 3 is a must-win as the series is currently tied at one, and the winner of Monday's game will immediately be put in the best position to take home a World Series title.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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The late Grammy winner was best known for his collaborations with Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, Keith Jarrett and Charles Lloyd.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Where is the option to enjoy cannabis as a companion, not a conqueror?—
Jahan Marcu,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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King Minos, conqueror of Athens and stepfather of the Minotaur, has traveled to Sicily in pursuit of Daedalus, his chief architect and erstwhile prisoner.—
Seamus Sullivan
September 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Finalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalist. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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