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
Each entrant is numbered and photographed twice during the year with a svelte before photo usually taken in June or July and a hefty after photo taken in September.
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025
Stubhub has done primary deals but is generally focused on the secondary market, as are newer entrants such as Vivid Seats and TickPick.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2025
In 2024, Israeli entrant, Eden Golan, finished fifth in the contest but was booed on stage and even received death threats.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
When experienced workers cling to their positions, fewer opportunities become available for new market entrants.
—Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 24 Sep. 2025
Stubhub has done primary deals but is generally focused on the secondary market, as are newer entrants such as Vivid Seats and TickPick.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 19 Sep. 2025
In 2024, Israeli entrant, Eden Golan, finished fifth in the contest but was booed on stage and even received death threats.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 Sep. 2025
When experienced workers cling to their positions, fewer opportunities become available for new market entrants.
—Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrant
Noun
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Or take or go—these being the next two largest entries by bytes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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By the entry, vans with tinted windows pulled in to deliver more detainees.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The bank noted that Rollins has been able to edge out competitors in domestic and international markets due to its high technician retention rate and productivity efforts.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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In a call last week, Dispatch President Mike Rothman told Semafor that the company is launching Dispatch Energy, a new editorial product that will cover global energy markets and narratives with less of a focus on climate change than many of its competitors.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Peiliker, the oldest contestant in 2025, is one year older than Beatrice Njoya, who became the oldest contestant at Miss Universe in 2024.—
Sarah Moreno,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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The game show, for example, can have fresh clues and contestants every day, or Change My Mind can see the user debate an AI competitor on a fresh topic that changes frequently.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In one of the videos, candidates are seen on the catwalk when the earthquake hits.—
Rajeev Tyagi,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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The right candidate will discuss their holistic approach to meeting your financial goals, rather than immediately pushing products.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Vasquez had joined the North Kansas City Police Department in January 2021 as a recruit officer and was promoted to full officer after graduating from the KCPD Regional Police Academy in July 2021, fulfilling a lifelong dream.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
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Coordinators can use real-time location tracking to monitor their drivers en route — and post screenshots to encourage prospective recruits.—
Avery Schmitz,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Entrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrant. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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