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
The contestants applying to compete now know this.
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Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
But Probst isn’t just talking about the contestants.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
The more sabotage missions completed undetected, the greater the prize – but if a Celebrity Saboteur is caught, the contestant faces a difficult decision.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Nicolle Kate, a 64-year-old yoga instructor from Miami Beach, Florida, was one of 23 contestants in The Golden Bachelor Season 2 cast led by Mel Owens.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 1 Oct. 2025
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Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
But Probst isn’t just talking about the contestants.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
The more sabotage missions completed undetected, the greater the prize – but if a Celebrity Saboteur is caught, the contestant faces a difficult decision.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
Nicolle Kate, a 64-year-old yoga instructor from Miami Beach, Florida, was one of 23 contestants in The Golden Bachelor Season 2 cast led by Mel Owens.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contestant
Noun
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The paper has also decided to chart a very different course on editorials from its closest competitor.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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As mentioned above, the less-expensive Yubico Security Key NFC—and some competitors—only support the tap-to-authenticate form of MFA.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There are a few bags that stand out as favorites among flight crews, and one of the leading contenders is majorly discounted at Amazon right now.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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The 32-year-old would be a helpful third-line pickup for a playoff contender as a rental.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sora 2 is an AI video generator, a TikTok challenger, and a social network all in one.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Primary challengers enter the fray The backlash against Cunningham’s votes and comments extends into the upcoming 2026 election cycle.—
Mary Ramsey
October 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Oct. 2025
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In front of the West Stand press box, fans sang and danced together to Spirit of the Blues and Singing the Blues — the latter a reference to rivals Liverpool’s defeat to Chelsea on Saturday.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Georgie, meanwhile, seeks to buy the auto shop after Jim considers selling it to a local rival, Fred Fagenbacher (Matt Letscher).—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Contestant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contestant. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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