QUALIFIER Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

qualifier

noun

Definition of qualifier

as in competitor

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Recent Examples of qualifier Although the opening qualifier takes place on Thursday, the main draw runs Friday through Sunday, featuring Olympians, AVP stars and some of the best beach volleyball players in the world. — Amanda Starrantino, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 Then again for a referee assessor on March 14, 2012, while South Korea was playing Qatar in another Olympic qualifier. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 The group quickly grew at home and received attention from beyond — in its first year running, Futsi was picked to host the International Street Football Association’s Northern California regional qualifier for its inaugural World Cup tournament. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026 Given that qualifier, Caminero, who debuted in September 2023, became the 12th player in the modern era (since 1900) with multiple 30-homer seasons before an age-23 season. — Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for qualifier

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Noun

Although regarded as one of the smaller competitors on the circuit, at a mere 6ft 3ins and around 24st, Bishop is still regarded as one of Britain’s best strongmen, with a record in the deadlift of 470kg.

— Rob Tanner, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
None of this happened by accident, and the proof is in the long list of former Dell competitors from its founding era, who have faded into oblivion.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of competitor

Noun

These political misfits have found entry to the Big Time through the Democratic Socialists of America.

— Nolan Finley The Detroit News, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2026
The announcement marks the biggest change to the iPhone since it was introduced in 2007, and an entry into a category that Samsung has dominated for years.

— David Ingram, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of entry

Noun

Chuangsri won out of a field of 108 contestants in the pageant, which last year was held in India’s southern Hyderabad city.

— Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
The contestants will have to design a wedding dress that showcases their style, and the winning design will be produced and sold by David’s Bridal.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of contestant

Noun

If the week 1 drubbing at LSU was a harbinger of doom for Dabo Swinney at Clemson, what does his stock as a coaching candidate look like?

— Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
The Republican National Committee announced on Saturday the full list of keynote speakers who will stump for Republican candidates at the midterm elections convention next week.

— Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of candidate

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All are worth a visit, but my personal favorite is La Vara, which blends Jewish and Moorish influences to honor Southern Spain’s rich culinary history.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
In a new collaboration with luxe home decor brand L’Objet, the jewelry designer (a favorite of Zoë Kravitz, Zendaya, and Margot Robbie) has translated her signature everyday luxury ethos into tableware.

— Hannah Coates, Vogue, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of favorite

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Attracting diverse applicants is particularly difficult in subject areas such as science, but the commitment to hire from a broad range of backgrounds is there, said Roxana Sanders, assistant superintendent for human resources.

— Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
The group included 15 individuals who had entered through the humanitarian parole program under the Biden administration, asylum applicants, a green card holder and 50 others who had lived in the United States under Temporary Protected Status.

— Gérard Maxineau, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of applicant

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Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos’ space company and a key supplier for the Vulcan rocket, appeared for a time to be the leading contender for buying up United Launch Alliance.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026
The Buckeyes and Longhorns face off for the third straight season in a matchup of national title contenders.

— Steve Megargee, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026

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