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
Also, his name is muddier than the contestants after a crawl under a net challenge.
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
Instead of helping the contestant, the complaint alleges that show producers convinced the couple not to quit the show and assured them there was nothing underhanded occurring with their depiction.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
Here's what all the Love Is Blind season 10 contestants wore to face their exes, reunite with friends, and share updates on their relationships.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2026
The Grammy Award-winning songstress, who is also a judge on the singing reality show, was met with jeers from members of the audience several times while giving feedback to contestants during the Hollywood Week round of competition.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
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Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
Instead of helping the contestant, the complaint alleges that show producers convinced the couple not to quit the show and assured them there was nothing underhanded occurring with their depiction.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Mar. 2026
Here's what all the Love Is Blind season 10 contestants wore to face their exes, reunite with friends, and share updates on their relationships.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 5 Mar. 2026
The Grammy Award-winning songstress, who is also a judge on the singing reality show, was met with jeers from members of the audience several times while giving feedback to contestants during the Hollywood Week round of competition.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contestant
Noun
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The key points of the settlement include an over $200-million payment, a divestment from some amphitheaters, a gradual end to exclusive ticketing contracts with venues, and opening up Ticketmaster’s platform to competitors.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Starz launched in 1994 as a premium cable channel that was positioned as a competitor to the likes of Showtime and HBO Max.—
Ellie Austin,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Old World Meatball sandwich was another strong contender.—
Jamie Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Warriors are thus persisting in the oddest of spots between the tankers and the contenders during the playoff push.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2026
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In the 2022 general election, Giannoulias won his race with 54% of the vote over his challenger, Republican Dan Brady of Bloomington.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Two incumbents on the nonpartisan Gwinnett County Board of Education will face challengers.—
Cassidy Alexander,
AJC.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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The term idols become rivals could apply here, but their brotherhood through their Duke ties keeps their bond strong.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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An eighth-grader at Maranatha Christian School won the county spelling bee Thursday, beating his closest rival after a one-on-one face-off that lasted 13 rounds.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Contestant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contestant. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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