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Synonyms & Antonyms of also-ran
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for also-ran
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for also-ran
- blockbuster,
- hit,
- smash,
- success,
- winner
- corker,
- crackerjack
- (also crackajack),
- dandy,
- jim-dandy,
- phenomenon
Synonyms & Near Synonyms for also-ran
Antonyms & Near Antonyms for also-ran
- noncompetitor
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The first known use of also-ran was in 1895
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