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contender

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of contender

1 one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award

a strong contender for the mayoral position

Synonyms of contender

applicant, applier, aspirant, campaigner, candidate, expectant, hopeful, prospect, seeker

Words Related to contender

competitor, contestant, entrant, entry, favorite, qualifier

dark horse, spoiler, stalking horse

crown prince, favorite son

claimant, pretender

nominee, running mate

Near Antonyms of contender

incumbent, officeholder

awardee, honoree, inductee

Antonyms of contender

2 one who strives for the same thing as another

several contenders competing for the title of the city's best Italian restaurant

Synonyms of contender

challenger, competition, competitor, contestant, corrival, rival

Words Related to contender

finalist, semifinalist

also-ran, entrant, entry, player

adversary, antagonist, opponent

Antonyms of contender

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