QUALIFIER Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

qualifier

noun

Definition of qualifier

as in competitor

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Recent Examples of qualifier Dean lost out on a 3-for-1 qualifier at West Lancashire two weeks ago and was invited to compete. — ABC News, 13 July 2026 Crabb, 34, made his AVP debut in 2013 with his brother, Trevor, and advanced from the qualifier in Manhattan Beach before finishing 25th in his first tournament. — Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026 Spain, among the pre-tournament favorites, were held to a goalless draw by first-time World Cup qualifier Cape Verde, whose 40-year-old goalkeeper Vozinha turned away 27 shots. — Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026 Cochran’s older sister Maggie played lacrosse for Naperville Central, and her older brother Jacob was a state qualifier in wrestling. — Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for qualifier

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Noun

All while the other competitor in the arena, Matt Kuchar, stood and waited, with the biggest round of his life on the line.

— Brody Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026
With ruthless competitors who will stop at nothing to dethrone and destroy them, the Whitlocks are a blue-collar dynasty at the edge of extinction – and the old king is fighting to hold onto the crown.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 14 July 2026

Definition of competitor

Noun

Beaches Without the Hard Sell The beaches are still the obvious entry point.

— Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
On Wednesday, the Regents will discuss the history and purpose of the A-G course requirements that high school students must complete to be eligible for entry to the UC system.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

Definition of entry

Noun

Countries that mandate design reforms and age limits open up more space for competition from new entrants who designed their products for safety from the start.

— Ravi Iyer, Time, 18 July 2026
The group also joined the 2026 Tiny Desk Contest On The Road tour, performing alongside 20 other standout entrants.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 17 July 2026

Definition of entrant

Noun

There was no other contestant other than Burnham, who comfortably surpassed that threshold.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
After her win, BeBe remained a television personality, appearing on several episodes of RuPaul’s Drag U and as a surprise contestant on season 3 of RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars in 2018.

— Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

Definition of contestant

Noun

Kyle Clark, an anchorman on Denver’s 9News, asked the candidate in a persistent and revealing sit-down interview.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026
That might not be enough, however, to sway right-leaning independent voters such as Ernie Barten, 75, of Phoenix, who planned to support first-time candidate Neely in the GOP primary.

— Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 19 July 2026

Definition of candidate

Noun

Dodgers fan favorite Kiké Hernández has built a reputation for clutch October moments and an easygoing personality.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
While the celebration continues, Lamine Yamal and crew are already the favorites to retain the trophy at the 2030 tournament.

— Dean Jones, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Definition of favorite

Noun

One of the strongest contenders who could challenge Reyes is Mia Donadio, who returns with the experience of participating last year in Miss Universe Cuba.

— Sarah Moreno July 17, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
France had been tipped as a strong contender for the trophy after previously topping the FIFA men's ranking.

— Patricio Chile, ABC News, 17 July 2026

Definition of contender

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