ENTRANT Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

entrant

noun

Definition of entrant

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 Like that vaunted executive dining room, a sense of exclusivity will set all three of the new entrants apart. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026 Michael added that the entertainment industry as a whole is becoming more diversified, with retail entrants such as Gap and Mattel’s Barbie, which are also helping to support the economics of the sector. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026 The $55 billion category now includes microbiome entrants such as a prebiotic toothpaste personalized to the bacteria in a customer’s mouth, according to Fitt Insider. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 2 Oct. 2026 Analysts said a weekly pill would be a significant entrant to the market. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for entrant

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Apply the same technique to other theme answers, relying on the crossing entries for help.

— Sean McGowan, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Modi's party and the Election Commission say the revision is aimed at removing duplicate and ineligible entries while ensuring eligible voters remain registered.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of entry

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While traditional family recipes and regional specialities are at the heart of the competition, contestants are pushed outside their comfort zones through challenges inspired by fine dining, street food and international cuisines.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
On the other side of that, there can be some negative talk too, some frustrated fans who think other contestants should still be there.

— Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of contestant

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Kristin Pawlik and Wendy Howerton garnered the most votes among the three candidates in the March nonpartisan judicial race, but neither got more than the 50% required to win outright.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
But most Senate Democrats think Colom, a young father, is a stronger candidate in a tough environment for Republicans.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of candidate

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Yeoh plays Olwen, a replicant Blade Runner nearing the end of her life, who partners with Schafer’s Cora, a mysterious new recruit.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026
The four-star recruit was ranked among the top 300 players nationally by various outlets.

— PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2026

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