Synonyms of dark horse

dark horse

noun

1

as in stalking horse

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stalking horse
• favorite son
• favorite
• competitor
• crown prince
• contestant
• entry
• spoiler
• entrant
• qualifier
• applicant
• candidate
• running mate
• hopeful
• seeker
• claimant
• expectant
• aspirant
• campaigner
• contender
• nominee
• pretender
• prospect
• applier

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• incumbent
• noncandidate
• officeholder
• awardee
• honoree
• inductee
• dropout

• incumbent
• noncandidate
• officeholder
• awardee
• honoree
• inductee
• dropout

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2

as in long shot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• long shot
• liberty
• play
• hazard
• stake
• wager
• bet
• throw
• venture
• speculation
• gamble
• enterprise
• adventure
• flyer
• chance
• flutter
• crapshoot
• flier

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sure thing

• sure thing