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Recent Examples of finalist
Better Man remains shortlisted for Visual Effects (Williams visually is portrayed as a chimpanzee in the film), one of ten finalists for the eventual five nominations in that category.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
Denver was one of three finalists for the 16th NWSL spot, alongside groups from Cleveland (Cleveland Soccer Group) and Cincinnati (MLS club Cincinnati FC).
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Japanese champion Urawa Red Diamonds, the last winners of the invitational AFC Women's Club Championship, has to be considered among the favorites, as do finalist Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels and Melbourne City.
—Neel Shelat, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
This week's finalists are both seniors, one from Milwaukee and the other from Sheboygan.
—Madison Lammert, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 Jan. 2025
Denver was one of three finalists for the 16th NWSL spot, alongside groups from Cleveland (Cleveland Soccer Group) and Cincinnati (MLS club Cincinnati FC).
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 2 Jan. 2025
Japanese champion Urawa Red Diamonds, the last winners of the invitational AFC Women's Club Championship, has to be considered among the favorites, as do finalist Incheon Hyundai Steel Red Angels and Melbourne City.
—Neel Shelat, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
This week's finalists are both seniors, one from Milwaukee and the other from Sheboygan.
—Madison Lammert, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for finalist
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The comeback album featured Jon Bon Jovi, Fantasia, Sting, Sheila E., Mariah Carey, and one of Moore’s biggest musical champions, Bruce Springsteen.Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 11 Jan. 2025
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Dan has long been a vital voice in The Baltimore Sun and a fierce champion of our city and state.Trif Alatzas, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2025
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Right now, SteamOS runs like a champ on the Steam Deck, which features a semi-custom AMD processor.Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Beck in his Canes debut with a chance to beat maybe the national champs?Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 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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The album is the Grammy Award winner’s love letter to Puerto Rico.Lola Mendez, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2025
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The Mystery Writers of America (MWA) confirmed the two writers as the special awards winners in a news release shared with PEOPLE on Wednesday, Jan. 15.Escher Walcott, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Is the human species forsaking the very attribute that catalyzed our evolution from tree-dwellers to global conquerors?Steven Delco, Hartford Courant, 10 Dec. 2024
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In the Eastern Conference, Inter Miami’s conquerors Atlanta United were knocked out by Orlando City, who take on the victors of the New York derby, New York Red Bulls, on Sunday for a place in the MLS Cup final.Tim Spiers, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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