semi·fi·nal
ˌse-mē-ˈfī-nᵊl 
ˌse-ˌmī-,
-mi-
1
: being next to the last in an elimination tournament
2
: of or participating in a semifinal
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Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
Maher has to slow things down for her next semifinal dance.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Audiences are clearly chomping at the bit to see which of the five remaining stars will take home this year’s mirrorball trophy, because Tuesday night’s semifinals grew over the 500th episode celebration the week prior to reach a season-high 5.2M same-day viewers, according to Nielsen data.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
The senior captain threw four touchdown passes — two each to Adelaida Ibanez-Eddy and Sara Gonzalez — and rushed for 25 yards in the Pilots’ 33-25 semifinal triumph at Eagle Rock, setting up an All-Marine League final against San Pedro at 5:30 p.m. Saturday at Crenshaw High.
—Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
Maher has to slow things down for her next semifinal dance.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 19 Nov. 2024
Noun
The tournament will use a double-elimination format until the semifinals.
—Danny Davis, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
Audiences are clearly chomping at the bit to see which of the five remaining stars will take home this year’s mirrorball trophy, because Tuesday night’s semifinals grew over the 500th episode celebration the week prior to reach a season-high 5.2M same-day viewers, according to Nielsen data.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Semifinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semifinal. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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semi·fi·nal
ˌsem-i-ˈfīn-ᵊl
1
: coming before the final round in a tournament
2
: of or taking part in a semifinal
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