as in entry
a person who enters something (such as a competition)
Each entrant had to agree to the contest rules. There were thousands of new entrants into the competition.
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Recent Examples of entrant
The Premier League, meanwhile, has six entrants in this season’s edition, and several of those will fancy their chances of lifting the trophy in Budapest on May 30, 2026.
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The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Having once imagined himself on the festival stage, Fuad is now a two-time entrant, sharing deeply personal stories with the audiences who first inspired him.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Data could also soon reflect the tough market younger entrants are facing.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
Debbie is another entrant who gets her own intro package.
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
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The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Having once imagined himself on the festival stage, Fuad is now a two-time entrant, sharing deeply personal stories with the audiences who first inspired him.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
Data could also soon reflect the tough market younger entrants are facing.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
Debbie is another entrant who gets her own intro package.
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrant
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The latest deals include a new adaptation in the Middle East and North Africa region, airing on MBC — spanning 23 territories and reaching over 150 million weekly viewers — and a landmark first entry into Asia, where Nippon TV will bring the show to Japan.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
13 Oct. 2025
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Also, don’t try to block the entry to the nest that’s in a wall or behind shutters because angry yellowjackets can chew through wallboard to escape and emerge indoors, says Crawley.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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During that time, CBS’ viewership has aged and declined, and its digital operation has lagged behind nimbler competitors, even as other television networks have found some limited success in the worlds of podcasting and digital video.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
13 Oct. 2025
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And a fierce competitor is nipping at the agency’s heels.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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In choosing the contestants, Ramsay scoured the country for the best home, pro and social media bakers, from different backgrounds and levels of expertise, according to Fox.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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The contestant who shows the most star quality wins a life-changing cash prize and a contract to join a reputable sports brand as a fitness instructor or ambassador.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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But over the weekend, the Japan Times reported that the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP) planned to seek Komeito’s backing for a joint prime ministerial candidate.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
15 Oct. 2025
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Dark matter candidates, like weakly interacting massive particles (WIMPS), might connect to light via intermediate particles such as the top quark and Higgs boson.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Oct. 2025
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The older man wore a badge with a photo of himself as a new recruit.—
Bob Morris,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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Following Saturday's loss to Clemson, Belichick said he's been honest with recruits about the long-term plan the Tar Heels have to build the program.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Entrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrant. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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