contestant
noun
con·tes·tant
kən-ˈte-stənt 
also ˈkän-ˌte-
Examples of contestant in a Sentence
The contestant who catches the most fish wins.
The winning contestants will receive a cash prize.
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Cast members range from 22 to 60 years old, according to Netflix, with one contestant hailing from Denver.
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Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
Following the auditions, the remaining 30 contestants performed for Underwood and her fellow judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, as well as a substantial crowd during the reality competition's first Ohana Round.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
Preece and fellow contestants Nick Radner and Seth Lueker emerged victorious in the Season 1 finale, splitting the grand prize.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Unlike Iditarod contestants, they are allowed outside help.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
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Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Mar. 2026
Following the auditions, the remaining 30 contestants performed for Underwood and her fellow judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie, as well as a substantial crowd during the reality competition's first Ohana Round.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
Preece and fellow contestants Nick Radner and Seth Lueker emerged victorious in the Season 1 finale, splitting the grand prize.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Unlike Iditarod contestants, they are allowed outside help.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Contestant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contestant. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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