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
Hosted by Alan Cumming, 20 contestants come together in an ancient castle in Scotland to play a murder-mystery game ― similar to the party game Mafia.
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Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Despite appearances, neither host Alan Cumming nor his contestants actually stay in the castle where the show's filming takes place.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
The star placed in second, with fellow contestant Robert Irwin winning the Mirrorball trophy.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The 18 Masked contestants in Season 14 include Eggplant, Pugcasso, Queen Corgi, the Croissants, Owl, 14 Karat Carrot, Snow Cone, Galaxy Girl, High Voltage, Googly Eyes, Scarab, Handyman, Crane, Le Who Who, Pangolin, Stingray, Cat Witch and Calla Lily.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
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Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Despite appearances, neither host Alan Cumming nor his contestants actually stay in the castle where the show's filming takes place.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 8 Jan. 2026
The star placed in second, with fellow contestant Robert Irwin winning the Mirrorball trophy.
—Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The 18 Masked contestants in Season 14 include Eggplant, Pugcasso, Queen Corgi, the Croissants, Owl, 14 Karat Carrot, Snow Cone, Galaxy Girl, High Voltage, Googly Eyes, Scarab, Handyman, Crane, Le Who Who, Pangolin, Stingray, Cat Witch and Calla Lily.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contestant
Noun
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Bannock plan pivots to condos Ahlquist is taking a different approach to downtown living than many competitors.—
Mark Dee
January 13,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Jan. 2026
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The xAI safety team, already small compared to its competitors, lost several staffers in the weeks leading up to the controversy.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Trinidad unexpectedly moved into the starting lineup after the starter quarterback was injured and has since helped the Rebels become a contender in the 2025 college football playoffs, per Grand Rapids Magazine.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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This article walks you through how hair transplantation in Turkey works, why Turkey has become a global hotspot, and what makes Smile Hair Clinic a serious contender for international patients.—
Wyles Daniel,
Sacbee.com,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But 2026 isn’t 2022, with years of GOP control giving challengers clearer lines of attack.—
Karen Brooks Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Quigley has filed for re-election for his current seat in Congress and faces four challengers in the Democratic primary election in March.—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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But the Comets responded to the disappointment of suddenly going down 8-5 to their biggest rival.—
Nathan Dunn,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2026
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Evans played Alexis’ rival, Krystle Carrington, on Dynasty.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Contestant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contestant. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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