Finalists — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈfī-nə-list/ fi·nal·ist

Meaning & Definition of Finalists

Finalists (noun)

  1. a contestant in a competition finals

Finalists (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in champions, champs

    similar: champions, champs, placers, beaters, conquerors, masters, subduers, trimmers, vanquishers, victors, whippers, winners, dominators, overdogs, rulers, subjugators, top dogs
    opposite: losers, punching bags, pushovers, quitters, failures, flops, washouts, underdogs

  2. as in semifinalists

    similar: semifinalists, archrivals, also-rans, entrants, entries, players, challengers, competitions, competitors, contenders, contestants, corrivals, rivals, adversaries, antagonists, opponents
    opposite: noncompetitors

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Finalists

The most common words with a similar meaning to Finalists:

champions, champs, placers, beaters, conquerors, masters, subduers, trimmers, vanquishers, victors, whippers, winners, dominators, overdogs, rulers, subjugators, top dogs, semifinalists, archrivals, also-rans, entrants, entries, players, challengers, competitions, competitors, contenders, contestants, corrivals, rivals, adversaries, antagonists, opponents

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Finalists

Words with the opposite meaning of Finalists:

losers, punching bags, pushovers, quitters, failures, flops, washouts, underdogs, noncompetitors

Origin & Etymology of Finalists

final:1 + -ist:1

First known use: 1898

Frequently Asked Questions about Finalists

What does "Finalists" mean?

"Finalists" means a contestant in a competition finals. As a noun, it is defined as: a contestant in a competition finals. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Finalists"?

Other words for "Finalists" include champions, champs, placers, beaters, conquerors, masters, subduers and trimmers. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Finalists" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Finalists"?

There are 33 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Finalists". Common alternatives include champions, champs, placers, beaters, conquerors, masters, subduers, trimmers, vanquishers and victors.

What is the opposite of "Finalists"?

Antonyms of "Finalists" include losers, punching bags, pushovers, quitters, failures, flops, washouts and underdogs.

Is "Finalists" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Finalists" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Finalists"?

"Finalists" is pronounced /ˈfī-nə-list/ and divided into syllables as fi·nal·ist.

What is the origin of the word "Finalists"?

"Finalists" comes from final:1 + -ist:1. First known use: 1898.

What is another word for "Finalists" meaning "as in champions, champs"?

When "Finalists" (noun) means as in champions, champs, synonyms include champions, champs, placers, beaters, conquerors and masters. Opposites in this sense include losers, punching bags, pushovers and quitters.