QUALIFIERS Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

qualifiers

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plural of qualifier

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Recent Examples of qualifiers For the first time in quite a while, the western and eastern Europe qualifiers have been merged into one super qualifier, featuring top teams from both regions. — Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026

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Noun

Rather than chasing architectural trends or attempting to imitate newer competitors, the Rose Bowl has embraced a strategy rooted in financial discipline, adaptive reuse and authentic placemaking.

— Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Companies like Nike, Starbucks and General Motors have seen their sales plummet in China, as domestic consumers instead turn to high-quality and affordable local competitors.

— Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 29 July 2026

Definition of competitors

Noun

For years, monthly job gains of around 125,000 to 150,000 were considered necessary to offset entrants into the workforce.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
Suppliers have huge bargaining power; price competition is fierce as is pressure to innovate; the cost for new entrants to participate is dropping; and customers face low switching costs and a strong incentive to find the best value.

— Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of entrants

Noun

Paul posted more than 1,000 pages of entries over the weekend, took them down on Monday and then reposted them yesterday with redactions.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 29 July 2026
Meanwhile, more than 1,100 pages of diary entries Fauci kept as director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases were released ahead of Fauci's Senate appearance.

— Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Definition of entries

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The film follows the five-day competition at the Navajo Nation Fair, where seven contestants are evaluated in a series of events designed to test their knowledge of Navajo culture and language.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
A number of the contestants had evidently brought their own cheering sections.

— John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026

Definition of contestants

Noun

The commission now appears poised to rule next month that the Georgia Republican Assembly and its affiliated political action committee failed to property disclose more than $187,000 in spending to support numerous candidates in recent years.

— David Wickert, AJC.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Stevens benefited from tens of millions of dollars in outside spending, including the largest investment in a race ever from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, which supports pro-Israel candidates.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of candidates

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Advocates say the strategy encourages more diverse applicants, like first-generation students, by removing barriers to entry and boosting awareness of the often-generous scholarships available at private institutions.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 Aug. 2026
This signals future applicants should consider test preparation.

— Christopher Rim, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of applicants

Noun

In the afternoon, book a spot at one of Copenhagen’s many hot tub experiences; some favorites include Hottub Copenhagen and CopenHot, the biggest outdoor spa in Denmark.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
The set balanced crowd favorites with deeper cuts, moving comfortably between reflective moments and full-throttle rockers.

— Jamie Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

Definition of favorites

Noun

Once the world of soccer is no longer in the immediate wake of the equity venture controversy, more contenders could emerge.

— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 1 Aug. 2026
Stanek has spent enough time around the league to understand why contenders value experienced bullpen arms on short-term contracts and the Cardinals might have originally picked him up with the hopes of moving him at this point.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

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