as in competitor
one who strives for the same thing as another
three contestants will compete on live TV for the cash prize
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Recent Examples of contestant
In the game, traitors are secretly chosen at the outset while the remaining contestants must work together to unmask them before being eliminated themselves.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 June 2025
There are 12 contestants on the show and they were divided into three teams, each team led by an expert chef who will be in a separate competition of their own.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 24 June 2025
After all, one of the show's guiltiest pleasures is searching each contestant's face during the reveal to suss out their true feelings.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 13 June 2025
The contestants competed in opening number, essay, evening gown, onstage Q&A and personal interview categories, according to a press release.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 13 June 2025
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 25 June 2025
There are 12 contestants on the show and they were divided into three teams, each team led by an expert chef who will be in a separate competition of their own.
—Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 24 June 2025
After all, one of the show's guiltiest pleasures is searching each contestant's face during the reveal to suss out their true feelings.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 13 June 2025
The contestants competed in opening number, essay, evening gown, onstage Q&A and personal interview categories, according to a press release.
—Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contestant
Noun
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In the Club’s eyes, Amazon has a technological edge over competitors like Walmart , the world’s largest retailer, making its grocery and everyday essentials push more compelling, said Zev Fima, portfolio analyst for the Club.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
25 June 2025
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Unlike compensation packages that competitors can readily replicate, values alignment creates a distinctive organizational signature that strongly resists imitation—genuine congruence between how leaders navigate complex decisions and how your organization operates daily.—
Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Noun
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Catherine Parenteau, currently ranked fourth in women’s singles and a top-five contender across doubles and mixed doubles, didn’t set out to become a professional pickleball player.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Measure each contender or confirm its specs with the manufacturer, suggests Davis.—
Dina Cheney,
Los Angeles Times,
25 June 2025
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The Horned Frogs also beat out more in-league rivals for three-star offensive lineman Devan Robison.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 June 2025
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Mauricio Pochettino’s side weathered a strong challenge from Costa Rica, playing the Ticos to a 2-2 draw in 90 minutes before getting past their regional rival in a six-round shootout (4-3) Sunday night at U.S. Bank Stadium.—
Jeff Rueter,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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“Contestant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contestant. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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