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
The episodes are featuring season 50 contestants from their past seasons.
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Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 12 Feb. 2026
There was a nightly show in the Stardust Club that was usually worth dropping in for—a former American Idol contestant one night, a performance hypnotist the next.
—Alex Postman, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
What were the differences in making sure the contestants were safe for Season 2 as compared with Season 1?
—Jim Halterman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
An interim government led by Professor Muhammad Yunus has since taken charge, and the contestants in this election have set a markedly different tone.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
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Christopher Kuhagen, jsonline.com, 12 Feb. 2026
There was a nightly show in the Stardust Club that was usually worth dropping in for—a former American Idol contestant one night, a performance hypnotist the next.
—Alex Postman, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
What were the differences in making sure the contestants were safe for Season 2 as compared with Season 1?
—Jim Halterman, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
An interim government led by Professor Muhammad Yunus has since taken charge, and the contestants in this election have set a markedly different tone.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contestant
Noun
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Other competitors like Surge AI, Handshake and Micro1 have helped mint a new class of young, ultra-wealthy tech founders.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Two Fort Worth All Saints competitors came home with Gold in their respective weight classes.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, some Democratic contenders for president and lesser offices are making artificial intelligence regulation key parts of their platforms — because voters do actually care about the issue.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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In a follow-up phone interview, Hueffmeier framed himself as a serious contender for the seat.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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The first to turn in a petition was Councilmember Traci Park, who is facing two challengers while running for reelection in a coastal district.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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The second are investment-grade software firms like Salesforce and Adobe that have robust balance sheets and can implement AI to fend off challengers.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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The male cockroaches are territorial, defending females in their area and competing against encroaching rivals.—
Emma Gometz,
Scientific American,
13 Feb. 2026
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Officials say the goal is to stabilize Venezuela’s economy, reduce migration pressures and counter the influence of geopolitical rivals in Latin America.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Contestant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contestant. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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