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
And that is in a season in which up to four different contestants were nominated each week.
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Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Sep. 2025
During a recent interview in promotion of the beloved show's 43rd season, Seacrest — who took over hosting duties for Pat Sajak last year — shared how the show creates the clicking sound viewers hear when a contestant spins the wheel.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Every year, a new batch of reality show contestants enter the Big Brother house hoping for the ultimate glory.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
The show asks contestants to accomplish the simple task of putting a list of things in the correct order for a chance to win up to $15,000.
—Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
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Dalton Ross, EW.com, 10 Sep. 2025
During a recent interview in promotion of the beloved show's 43rd season, Seacrest — who took over hosting duties for Pat Sajak last year — shared how the show creates the clicking sound viewers hear when a contestant spins the wheel.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Every year, a new batch of reality show contestants enter the Big Brother house hoping for the ultimate glory.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
The show asks contestants to accomplish the simple task of putting a list of things in the correct order for a chance to win up to $15,000.
—Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contestant
Noun
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But on Friday, after losing in straight sets to Alcaraz, having done so to Sinner at the French Open and Wimbledon, Djokovic, the archest of arch-competitors, effectively hoisted the white flag.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Meeting other competitors from across the country and hearing their stories has given Parker a deeper appreciation for our country.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There still isn’t a ton of pressure on Canales to win at a contender-level clip but not reaching at least a two-game improvement would be a massive disappointment.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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After a first sampling of every contender, the group established the front-runners.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In the main event, recent UFC featherweight title challenger Diego Lopes faces the surging Jean Silva, who is undefeated since joining the UFC in 2024.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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As part of the agreement, Carlyle branding will be featured on the Oracle Red Bull Racing RB21 challenger and across key team assets, including the car chassis, drivers’ team kit, pit wall and garage environment.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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But the Packers dominated a team that’s become one of their biggest rivals in recent years.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Sinner and Alcaraz’s nominally closest rival is Djokovic, who reached the semifinals of all four majors this year, and did at least post that one victory against Alcaraz.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Contestant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contestant. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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