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Recent Examples of finalist
That makes three total members of the Rams’ young pass rush to be invited to the NFL Honors as Rookie of the Year finalists in the last two seasons, after defensive tackle Kobie Turner was the runner-up following the 2023 season.
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Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 6 Feb. 2025
The class will be enshrined later this year in Canton, Ohio.
Of the 15 modern-era finalists, Manning is one of five first-year candidates the committee will consider for enshrinement.
—Jill Martin, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
The winner of the top prize will walk away with a $10,000 award, whereas the second through six-place finalists will each be handed $5,000, $2,000, $1,500, $1,000 and $500, respectively.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 4 Feb. 2025
The recipe is from Jeannette’s archive recipe files from 1954 when it was published among the finalists for the 5th Annual Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
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Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 6 Feb. 2025
The class will be enshrined later this year in Canton, Ohio.
Of the 15 modern-era finalists, Manning is one of five first-year candidates the committee will consider for enshrinement.
—Jill Martin, CNN, 6 Feb. 2025
The winner of the top prize will walk away with a $10,000 award, whereas the second through six-place finalists will each be handed $5,000, $2,000, $1,500, $1,000 and $500, respectively.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 4 Feb. 2025
The recipe is from Jeannette’s archive recipe files from 1954 when it was published among the finalists for the 5th Annual Pillsbury Bake-Off Contest.
—Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalist
Noun
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Dave Roberts, manager of the World Series champion Dodgers, meet Andy Wise, your high school baseball counterpart at Corona High.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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When the race was suspended, defending champion William Byron was leading the pack under caution flags.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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Super Bowl champs visiting the White House is a decades-old tradition that began with Jimmy Carter in 1980.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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Hall of Fame linebacker Dave Robinson, who played for those Green Bay title teams, said there's no question his Packers were undisputed world champs in pro football for three consecutive years.—
David K. Li,
NBC News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Brooke Strauss of Glastonbury (CT) was the top placer from New England, finishing 22nd overall at 18:32.7.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
14 Dec. 2024
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Leadville materialized in 1860 with the discovery of placer gold (gold extracted from eroded rock), and the mining boom was on.—
James Dziezynski,
Outside Online,
10 Nov. 2024
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And what about fan-favorite series like Baby Reindeer or Shōgun—both big winners at the recent Golden Globes—and the slightly nicher (but no less beloved) Industry and Slow Horses? Vogue Daily newsletter Get essential fashion, style, and tips, in your inbox.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
8 Feb. 2025
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Zoe Saldaña is this year’s Critics Choice Award winner for best supporting actress in a movie.—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Manifest destiny plays its part, too, as the struggle between enterprising pioneers and tragic, courageous native tribes ignites nostalgia, at least in some, for a time when Americans were unapologetic conquerors.—
Michael M. Rosen,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Feb. 2025
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Known as a conqueror of the Inca Empire, Pizarro is credited with founding the Peruvian capital city in 1536.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Finalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/finalist. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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