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单词 finalists
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

finalists

noun

plural of finalist
1
as in placers

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • placers
  • champs
  • champions
  • winners
  • conquerors
  • victors
  • rulers
  • vanquishers
  • whippers
  • subduers
  • trimmers
  • masters
  • dominators
  • beaters
  • overdogs
  • subjugators
  • top dogs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • losers
  • quitters
  • failures
  • underdogs
  • washouts
  • flops
  • pushovers
  • punching bags
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2
as in semifinalists

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • semifinalists
  • entrants
  • contestants
  • competitors
  • entries
  • challengers
  • contenders
  • archrivals
  • players
  • also-rans
  • competitions
  • corrivals
  • opponents
  • antagonists
  • rivals
  • adversaries

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • noncompetitors
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