1
: one that comes or arrives
welcomed all comers
2
: one making rapid progress or showing promise
Examples of comer in a Sentence
We're giving free T-shirts away to the first comers.
She's regarded as a comer in political circles.
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This is a year where there are several front-runners but also comers — and many titles with crossover potential.
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2025
Northrop Grumman's Talon Project is something of a late comer.
—New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2025
For 40 years, five days a week, Neighbors brought the drama, turned up-and-comers like Kylie Minogue and Margot Robbie into stars, and earned its place in the international TV hall of fame.
—Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Dec. 2025
Lakeville South has seen the best that all comers have had to offer all season.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2025
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Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2025
Northrop Grumman's Talon Project is something of a late comer.
—New Atlas, 4 Dec. 2025
For 40 years, five days a week, Neighbors brought the drama, turned up-and-comers like Kylie Minogue and Margot Robbie into stars, and earned its place in the international TV hall of fame.
—Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Dec. 2025
Lakeville South has seen the best that all comers have had to offer all season.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for comer
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“Comer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/comer. Accessed 22 Dec. 2025.
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