Synonyms of contestants

contestants

noun

plural of contestant

as in competitors

one who strives for the same thing as another

three contestants will compete on live TV for the cash prize

Synonyms & Similar Words

• competitors
• contenders
• rivals
• challengers
• finalists
• competitions
• entrants
• corrivals
• entries
• players
• semifinalists
• opponents
• archrivals
• adversaries
• antagonists
• also-rans

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• noncompetitors

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of contestants

Chuangsri won out of a field of 108 contestants in the pageant, which last year was held in India’s southern Hyderabad city. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026

The contestants will have to design a wedding dress that showcases their style, and the winning design will be produced and sold by David’s Bridal. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

Dewan’s casting sparked backlash online, with some fans arguing that Dewan has an extensive dance background and therefore has a clear advantage over the other contestants. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026

After Jenna Dewan was announced as one of the contestants on season 35 of Dancing With the Stars, social media was abuzz. — Sarah Hearon, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026

Audiences in Canada and Singapore will also be able to stream a new format, India Ka Top 1 Percent, hosted by major star Anil Kapoor, which tests contestants’ logic and reasoning. — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026

Failure to comply with the rules would result in disqualification for contestants. — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Fifty-one contestants — one representative from each of the 50 states, plus the District of Columbia — vied for the crown. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

The footage shows contestants happily enduring all sorts of mayhem, while being guided by the voice of the late actor Gene Wilder, who famously played Willy Wonka in the 1971 movie. — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026