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Semi-finalist
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a participant who has advanced to the semi-final round of a competition or tournament
Example
The judges selected ten semi-finalists from hundreds of audition tapes.
After a tense match, they emerged as semi-finalists in the tennis championship.
Her artwork impressed the jury, securing her place as a semi-finalist in the art competition.
Being a semi-finalist in the cooking contest meant she was one step closer to the prize.
The soccer team celebrated their victory, knowing they were now semi-finalists.
