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
One is that the Democratic field is full of low-profile entrants.
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Craig Gilbert, jsonline.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The barriers to new entrants remain stubbornly high.
—Time, 26 Feb. 2026
Submissions must be written by the entrant and cannot have been previously published in any manner.
—Cbs News Philadelphia Staff, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Betsy McCaughey, a late entrant in the race, was viewed favorably by 14% and unfavorably by 4%.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026
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Craig Gilbert, jsonline.com, 27 Feb. 2026
The barriers to new entrants remain stubbornly high.
—Time, 26 Feb. 2026
Submissions must be written by the entrant and cannot have been previously published in any manner.
—Cbs News Philadelphia Staff, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Betsy McCaughey, a late entrant in the race, was viewed favorably by 14% and unfavorably by 4%.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrant
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The anti-Zionist group Kufiyas in Buchenwald announced a demonstration at Buchenwald on April 11, the anniversary of its liberation, in protest against a German court’s decision that the site could refuse entry to visitors who wear a Palestinian keffiyeh.—
Shira Li Bartov,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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One likened it to a real-life Rotisserie League, costing him a mere $1 million entry fee.—
Roger Simmons,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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The key points of the settlement include an over $200-million payment, a divestment from some amphitheaters, a gradual end to exclusive ticketing contracts with venues, and opening up Ticketmaster’s platform to competitors.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Starz launched in 1994 as a premium cable channel that was positioned as a competitor to the likes of Showtime and HBO Max.—
Ellie Austin,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Unlike Iditarod contestants, they are allowed outside help.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The very first episode of ANTM subjected the contestants to on-camera Brazilian bikini waxes and then sent them up to a Manhattan roof terrace to pose in swimwear in frigid weather.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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Even with concerns about the party’s approach, the race features viable top-tier candidates with distinct profiles and accomplishments, including several with national profiles and substantial fundraising capacity.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Independent candidate Seth Bodnar entered the race on Wednesday; Democrats will have to decide whether to back him.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Outhouse, a four-star recruit, commanded more than 40 offers.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Mar. 2026
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In 2023, Ole Miss was the only SEC program that signed more transfers than high school recruits.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Entrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrant. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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