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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Selected from 17 finalists on a 2025 competition reality show called “Santos Bravos — La Serie,” the contestants had vied to become part of Santos Bravos.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
That Walter never put the Lakers up for bid echoes how he bought the Dodgers: An auction had been scheduled among three finalists for the Dodgers, including Walter and his partners.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
It also had an injection of star power as US celebrity fans, including Lizzo, Demi Lovato and Kesha, sent messages of support to the finalists, while rapper Megan Thee Stallion has become a regular guest.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
The Atlanta Fed interviewed a slate of finalists in April, with an eye toward announcing the selection by May, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
It was their last Test before the final duel—the Test that decided who the four finalists would be.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
