finalist
noun
a person entitled to participate in the final or decisive contest in a series, as in musical or athletic competition.
finalists
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pluralof finalist.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The young players arrived jet-lagged just a few hours before the match and were predictably thrashed 7-0 by this year’s World Cup finalists.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
Michigan, California and Loyola Marymount were also finalists for the twins who were coached last season by Justin Siegel, a new assistant coach at Loyola Marymount.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
However, their record 39-game run of victories was finally halted by Canada, last year's World Cup finalists, in a thrilling 26-26 draw at Sandy Park last week.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
Two finalists are from India, which will host this year's Earthshot Prize awards ceremony in Mumbai.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
He pressed the button, and the names of the thirty finalists appeared on the screen.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
