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as in candidates
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award
a strong contender for the mayoral position
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as in competitors
one who strives for the same thing as another
several contenders competing for the title of the city's best Italian restaurant
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Recent Examples of contenders
From box office blockbusters to festival darlings, the race offers no shortage of contenders—and no single film has emerged as the definitive frontrunner.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
Other contenders included the Pioneers, Steers, Stars, Mokans, Tornados, Mavericks, Bulls, Plainsmen, Wranglers, Mohawks, Hunters and Scouts.
—Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
Possible contenders are exploring taking Johnson on, and the list grows by the day.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
For now, contemplating the improbable (a Canadian team winning the Stanley Cup) boasts three contenders.
—Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Expecting one offseason to transform the Giants back into contenders is unfair to Daboll and Schoen both.
—Howard Megdal, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
This article is updated regularly as Oscar contenders enter theaters and streaming services.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
Also, Memphis is a little short on floor spacers compared to other contenders, and Brown doesn’t help from his position.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
At the very least, there should be one or two contenders that consider adding Ingram to the mix for a title run without a clear plan for his next contract.
—Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
Other contenders included the Pioneers, Steers, Stars, Mokans, Tornados, Mavericks, Bulls, Plainsmen, Wranglers, Mohawks, Hunters and Scouts.
—Daniel Desrochers, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
Possible contenders are exploring taking Johnson on, and the list grows by the day.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
For now, contemplating the improbable (a Canadian team winning the Stanley Cup) boasts three contenders.
—Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Expecting one offseason to transform the Giants back into contenders is unfair to Daboll and Schoen both.
—Howard Megdal, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
This article is updated regularly as Oscar contenders enter theaters and streaming services.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
Also, Memphis is a little short on floor spacers compared to other contenders, and Brown doesn’t help from his position.
—Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
At the very least, there should be one or two contenders that consider adding Ingram to the mix for a title run without a clear plan for his next contract.
—Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contenders
Noun
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The Supportive Housing Network of New York (the Network) and our more than 200 nonprofit members statewide that develop and provide supportive housing, along with our tenant community, should be a resource for candidates.—
Pascale Leone,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2025
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So far, there are three other candidates.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2025
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For example, an agency with a proprietary tool that checks your content’s ranking against your competitors will grant you a significant advantage.—
Bar Maimon,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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Your competitors are experimenting already.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Out of 456 contestants that started in the competition, Gi-hun was the last contender left standing.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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So the games go on, with all eyes on Gi-hun and an accompaniment of fellow contestants, allies and enemies alike.—
Josh Wigler,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Dec. 2024
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Marte is facing a half dozen challengers in June’s primary, including Jess Coleman, a Manhattan attorney and community board member.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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Tillis himself is facing a handful of longshot right-wing primary challengers, with others mulling whether to enter the race.—
Andrew Solender,
Axios,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Contenders.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contenders. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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