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
But contestants won’t be doing any relaxing.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Reina Friedman Watts, who appears in the documentary as one of the former producers on The Jerry Springer Show, admits that background checks were not performed on contestants.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Sisson, a former Providence College track star, is widely considered to be one of the top female contestants.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
The show was in need of female contestants, Warren said.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Those fans were also able to watch an episode with the contestants at Game On!
—Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
In the April 15 episode of the reality competition series, the remaining 13 contestants were divided into pairs, except Cirie Fields, who was among a batch who opted to be the odd one out and whose request was granted by random draw.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
The backlash was directed at Underwood for giving contestants honest, constructive feedback.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
While Survivor has plenty of surprising rules for contestants, socks are a small creature comfort that’s allowed.
—Brittany Anas, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
Reina Friedman Watts, who appears in the documentary as one of the former producers on The Jerry Springer Show, admits that background checks were not performed on contestants.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Sisson, a former Providence College track star, is widely considered to be one of the top female contestants.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 17 Apr. 2026
The show was in need of female contestants, Warren said.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
Those fans were also able to watch an episode with the contestants at Game On!
—Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
In the April 15 episode of the reality competition series, the remaining 13 contestants were divided into pairs, except Cirie Fields, who was among a batch who opted to be the odd one out and whose request was granted by random draw.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 16 Apr. 2026
The backlash was directed at Underwood for giving contestants honest, constructive feedback.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
While Survivor has plenty of surprising rules for contestants, socks are a small creature comfort that’s allowed.
—Brittany Anas, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contestants
Noun
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There were 15 judges and 730 competitors over three days and no facial movements allowed that would give opinions away.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
14 Apr. 2026
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Kim Schultz said reaching this moment took years of sacrifice for a family of competitors, with Noah's older sisters playing collegiate softball for Northwestern and Stanford, and Noah pursuing his baseball dreams.—
Victor Jacobo,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Sky do own the Atlanta Dream’s next two first-rounders from the Angel Reese trade, but the Dream are projected to be title contenders with their picks likely falling well outside the lottery.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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MacKinnon is one of the top contenders for those honors again this season, after finishing first in goals and third in points with 127 — the second most of his career.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
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