finalistn.
/ˈfʌɪnl̩ɪst/, U.S. /ˈfaɪnl̩ᵻst/ 1. One who believes that the end or limit has been reached.
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the mind > mental capacity > belief > [noun] > a believer > in finality
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society > faith > aspects of faith > spirituality > soul > doctrines concerning the soul > [noun] > finalism > believer in
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1883 J. Parker Apostolic Life II. 265 They were not finalists; they felt that something more might be possible.
2. Any of the competitors that are left in for the final contest; also, a candidate in the last of a series of examinations (see final adj. 1d).
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society > leisure > sport > player or sportsperson > [noun] > contender for prizes
athlete?a1425
agonist1623
pot-hunter1874
mug hunter1883
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society > leisure > sport > player or sportsperson > [noun] > players by ability
second string1643
first string1865
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blue chip1958
blue-chipper1958
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society > education > educational administration > examination > [noun] > candidates
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examinate1577
examinant1584
candidate1691
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ronin1858
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1898 Bury Times 2 Nov. 2/3 Two of the finalists,..just before the race started, publicly appealed to the Baths Committee to withdraw the objectionable clause.
1902 Westm. Gaz. 1 July 4/3 The finalists in the Gentlemen's Doubles Championships.
1906 Daily Chron. 25 May 1/7 The finalists in the Amateur Golf Championship.
1930 Daily Express 6 Sept. 2/3 Those aspidistras which seem possible finalists.
1959 Times 4 Feb. 2/3 Law Graduate or C.I.S. Finalist..preferred.
1970 Globe & Mail (Toronto) 28 Sept. 29/3 (advt.) Blue chip Toronto based mining firm requires an accounting graduate or finalist.
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