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photo finish

NOUN
very close finish
Synonyms
WEAK
blanket finish close finish dead heat even money neck-and-neck race

Example Sentences

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When it comes to picking the best S&P 500 index fund, the results are bound to be a photo finish.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

So it likely comes down to these two, and the stakes are chillingly high for such a photo finish.

From Slate • Mar. 23, 2026

The nine-year-old, ridden by jockey Charlie Deutsch, crossed the line alongside Cian Collins' horse, resulting in the first photo finish of the Festival.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Their passer ratings were a photo finish: Stafford at 127.6 and Darnold at 127.8.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

He labored home far behind the winner, Menow, diving for a photo finish for third place.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand