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单词 finalist
释义

finalist

noun

fi·​nal·​ist ˈfī-nə-list How to pronounce finalist (audio)
: a contestant in a competition finals

Example Sentences

They interviewed all of the finalists before making a decision. a finalist in the tennis tournament
Recent Examples on the Web The Stars were overjoyed to see Robertson, a 2017 second-round pick, blow up in the OHL, then become a finalist for the 2021 Calder Trophy that went to Minnesota’s Kirill Kaprizov. Matt Porter, BostonGlobe.com, 3 Sep. 2022 Pardazi was also once a semi-finalist for a Miss Canada competition, her friends told CTV. Charmaine Patterson, Peoplemag, 2 Sep. 2022 Adams is a finalist for the Social Impact Award at the Miss America’s Outstanding Teen competition, according to the Miss Alabama organization. Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al, 11 Aug. 2022 Europe turned to Donald, a finalist for the job in March and a former world No. 1 who played on four Ryder Cup teams that all ended in a European celebration. Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2022 Bob Kuechenberg, a durable guard during the Miami Dolphins’ championship seasons, was also among the group while Mark Clayton, who has the second-most receiving yards in Dolphins history, fell short of becoming a finalist. Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 27 July 2022 That exceptional senior year elevated Agbaji -- a finalist for the 2021-22 Naismith Trophy, Wooden Award and Jerry West Shooting Guard of the Year Award -- from second-round pick into the lottery. Chris Fedor, cleveland, 23 June 2022 Thompson had seen enough and went to his closer, bringing Blake Burkhalter — a finalist for the Stopper of the Year award — into the game early. Joe Freeman, oregonlive, 13 June 2022 What’s Mine and Yours, a Read with Jenna book club pick for the Today Show, and Halsey Street, a finalist for the 2018 Kirkus Prize for fiction. Naima Coster, ELLE, 3 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

final entry 1 + -ist entry 1

First Known Use

1898, in the meaning defined above

finalist

noun

1
as in champ

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • champ
  • placer
  • champion
  • winner
  • conqueror
  • victor
  • whipper
  • vanquisher
  • ruler
  • master
  • dominator
  • beater
  • trimmer
  • subduer
  • top dog
  • overdog
  • subjugator

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • loser
  • quitter
  • failure
  • pushover
  • underdog
  • washout
  • flop
  • punching bag
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2
as in semifinalist

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • semifinalist
  • entrant
  • contestant
  • competitor
  • archrival
  • challenger
  • entry
  • contender
  • competition
  • player
  • also-ran
  • corrival
  • opponent
  • rival
  • antagonist
  • adversary

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • noncompetitor
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