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 In 1973, Mahan held the halter of a Derby entrant while Copelan treated a troublesome abscess with hot compresses. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026 By entering this Promotion, entrants accept and agree to be bound by these Official Rules. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026 Other cities in the region have had less success attracting first time entrants this year. — Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026 Failure to comply with the competition rules may result in an entrant's disqualification. — CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for entrant

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Noun

For Harriet, who until then led a life far removed from high society, her official entry into one of the world’s most famous royal families inevitably brought about some big changes.

— Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 4 Nov. 2026
Her entry into the race followed a major redrawing of South Florida's congressional districts.

— Sergio Candido, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of entry

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Lo wore both of them as a contestant on Top Chef, in an homage to his dad.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2026
Danielle Fishel, the former Dancing With The Stars contestant who got booted from the show last year, says female competitors generally have a tougher time winning over judges than male dancers.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of contestant

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Its brand had never quite recovered from the 2016 campaign, when it was thought to have tipped the scales against then-presidential candidate Bernie Sanders.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026
Shapiro, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, made the comment while speaking with Kristen Welker on Meet the Press days after his party retook the House and the Senate in resounding fashion.

— Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 9 Nov. 2026

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Noun

Last year, several Department of Homeland Security officials told NBC News some of the ICE recruits had failed to meet the standards for hire, including having disqualifying criminal backgrounds or lacking physical or academic requirements.

— Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 3 Nov. 2026
That quartet includes senior guard/forward Mallorie Rose, a Jacksonville State softball recruit, senior forward/center Olivia Adams, junior guard Jenna Walker and junior guard Camry Krueger.

— Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026

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