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

The film follows the five-day competition at the Navajo Nation Fair, where seven contestants are evaluated in a series of events designed to test their knowledge of Navajo culture and language. — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026

A number of the contestants had evidently brought their own cheering sections. — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026

The eight contestants who entered into the ballroom on Monday will return next week. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026

Season 15 winners Jessica Bosworth and Jesse Rosenwald tie the knot in a new episode of the cooking show this Wednesday, July 29, as contestants compete in a wedding challenge. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026

Meghan said, once again showing Harry to the judges, contestants, live audience, and crew. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 26 July 2026

But some contestants become professional artists later, Yoshida added proudly. — ABC News, 24 July 2026

The ongoing Season 18 premiered on April 19, 2026 with 24 brand-new contestants and judges Andy Allen (also the host), Poh Ling Yeow, Sofia Levin, and Jean-Christophe Novelli. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 24 July 2026

Olandria and Vansteenberghe were among a handful of day-one contestants who advanced to the competition’s final episode. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026