as in competitors
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 contestants
The series also features former contestants Tayshia Adams and Tyler Cameron as judges.
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Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026
The four other contestants — Aubrey, Duneland Club; JaMal, East Chicago Katherine House Club; Keion, Lake Station Club; and Witten, Portage Club – each received $1,250 scholarships.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Around her, other contestants do the same, each walking in attire connected to their own hometowns and histories, transforming the Miss Mexico Detroit pageant into a space where culture, identity and belonging take center stage.
—David Rodriguez Muñoz, Freep.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Downtime on the set A few blinks later, crews wheeled in a larger-than-life, powder blue prop for the next episode and the contestants lined back up again, ready to take on a new task.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
After the remaining contestants voted out Johnny Weir, Tara Lipinski and Eric Nam, Higgins was blindsided to discover her close ally, Rob Rausch, was deceiving her all along.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
There are new maps, new contestants, and some unexpected twists coming later this year for our players.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
This year’s contestants represent an ambitious range of scientific discovery, though a few trends stand out.
—Amanda Erickson, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
In contrast, many of today's female contestants have Botox-smooth foreheads, clear, dewy skin, dramatic brows and lashes, and sparkling white smiles.
—Erika W. Smith, Allure, 26 Feb. 2026
Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2026
The four other contestants — Aubrey, Duneland Club; JaMal, East Chicago Katherine House Club; Keion, Lake Station Club; and Witten, Portage Club – each received $1,250 scholarships.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Around her, other contestants do the same, each walking in attire connected to their own hometowns and histories, transforming the Miss Mexico Detroit pageant into a space where culture, identity and belonging take center stage.
—David Rodriguez Muñoz, Freep.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Downtime on the set A few blinks later, crews wheeled in a larger-than-life, powder blue prop for the next episode and the contestants lined back up again, ready to take on a new task.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 27 Feb. 2026
After the remaining contestants voted out Johnny Weir, Tara Lipinski and Eric Nam, Higgins was blindsided to discover her close ally, Rob Rausch, was deceiving her all along.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
There are new maps, new contestants, and some unexpected twists coming later this year for our players.
—Arushi Jacob, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026
This year’s contestants represent an ambitious range of scientific discovery, though a few trends stand out.
—Amanda Erickson, STAT, 27 Feb. 2026
In contrast, many of today's female contestants have Botox-smooth foreheads, clear, dewy skin, dramatic brows and lashes, and sparkling white smiles.
—Erika W. Smith, Allure, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contestants
Noun
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The competitors often get the chance to spotlight their creativity with a dealer’s choice cocktail.—
Lisa Shames,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Buyers of the top trim, which is just about $30,000, will find leather seating, something most of Honda’s competitors don’t offer.—
Scotty Reiss,
Parents,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Now's the time to catch up on all the best picture nominees and other contenders.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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True contenders are not cautious.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Contestants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contestants. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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