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

Some of the crew still see the show as something to be proud of, even if the contestants were traumatized by it. — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026

Accompanied by the Name That Tune Live Band and led by a celebrity host, contestants race against the clock (and each other) to identify legendary tracks across various genres and eras. — Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

Some of the contestants, like a city bus driver, were professionals, while others were in it for the love of the game. — New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

After three months of mandatory surgeries, dental work, starvation, and squats, the contestants see their reflections for the first time during a dramatic onscreen reveal. — Jolene Edgar, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026

Rick Devens, Drew Campbell, and Taylor Brown were the last three contestants standing who walked into the live finale, but only one would leave a $750,000 winner. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2026

There is a single stage, and over the course of six days, contestants take it one after another to play one song for a panel of judges and a smattering of spectators. — David Alm, Longreads, 1 Oct. 2026

As the title implies, the show will unfold over a 24-hour period with no breaks for contestants, who will face physical and strategic challenges for a $1 million prize. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026

The annual pumpkin regatta will take place Sunday, with contestants carving giant pumpkins into boats and paddling them across the park’s small lake. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026