Synonyms of challengers

challengers

noun

plural of challenger

as in competitors

one who strives for the same thing as another

the third-party challenger in the presidential election

Synonyms & Similar Words

• competitors
• contenders
• contestants
• rivals
• competitions
• finalists
• corrivals
• entrants
• players
• opponents
• entries
• archrivals
• adversaries
• antagonists
• semifinalists
• also-rans

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• noncompetitors

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of challengers

In the immediate aftermath of the shooting, several would-be Collins' challengers descended upon the scene — and her office — to speak out. — ABC News, 14 July 2026

Graham prevailed over five primary challengers in June and was expected to face the Democratic nominee, Annie Andrews. — Terry Collins, USA Today, 14 July 2026

At the Grand Prix de Cadours in Western France, French driver André Loens took it to an overall win, beating Ferrari 500 Testa Rossa and Porsche 550 RS challengers. — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 10 July 2026

With this yardstick of capabilities in hand, the two most consequential enterprise challengers, Microsoft and Amazon, come into sharper focus. — Jason Andersen, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

In fact, the challengers argued that a decision removing the limits on expenditures by political parties would, in fact, provide greater transparency in campaign finance. — Barbara McQuade, Mercury News, 7 July 2026

De-listing two of Tinubu’s strongest challengers barely six months before the polls marks a break from that norm. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 6 July 2026

Meanwhile, in suburban areas and in statewide contests establishment Democrats generally are winning against progressive challengers. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026

Trump, meanwhile, has continued tightening his grip on the Republican Party, backing primary challengers against lawmakers who have broken with him. — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026