as in competitor
one who strives for the same thing as another
three contestants will compete on live TV for the cash prize
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Recent Examples of contestant
However, past contestants have shared behind-the-scenes information on social media, opening up about their lack of access to the outside world, hygiene, alcohol consumption and more.
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Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Unlike Big Brother, where contestants are watched on a 24-hour live stream, Love Island USA doesn’t offer this format.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 11 June 2026
The show requires contestants to split into teams and work together to survive.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
The show brings 12 contestants to an isolated island in Fiji to try to find love and potentially win $100,000.
—Zuri Primos
june 8, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
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Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026
Unlike Big Brother, where contestants are watched on a 24-hour live stream, Love Island USA doesn’t offer this format.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 11 June 2026
The show requires contestants to split into teams and work together to survive.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026
The show brings 12 contestants to an isolated island in Fiji to try to find love and potentially win $100,000.
—Zuri Primos
june 8, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contestant
Noun
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Turning to larger athletic shoe players, prospects are mixed as smaller competitors inch ahead.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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While art remains the primary business for Sotheby’s and its competitors, sports memorabilia and other collectibles have quickly become important categories as the major houses work to broaden their collector bases.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
22 June 2026
Noun
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For anyone venturing off-the-grid or out deep in nature, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 is a top contender as a rugged, adventure-suitable wearable.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
18 June 2026
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For the full rankings from Jon, including the Top 7 contenders, click here.—
Alex Connor,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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In his most recent outing, Kape knocked out former UFC flyweight title challenger Brandon Royval in December.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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The mayor has used his political capital instead to back challengers who, by definition, can deliver less federal funding.—
Bradley Tusk,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2026
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But Republican rival Steve Hilton slammed the group for political opportunism.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
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The idea is that even rivals can find common ground over a beverage.—
Ralphie Aversa,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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“Contestant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contestant. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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