qualifiers

noun

plural of qualifier
as in competitors

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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for qualifiers
  1. competitors
  2. entrants
  3. entries
  4. contestants
  5. candidates
  6. applicants
  7. favorites
  8. contenders
Noun
  • In an already cluttered marketplace, Nava Ventures partner Kevin Chenault is convinced that this experience separates Cyclops from its competitors.
    — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 15 July 2026
  • This reflects the understanding that decades-old ownership restrictions that apply only to broadcasters — and none of our competitors — are out of step with today’s media marketplace.
    — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 15 July 2026
Definition of competitors
Noun
  • Categories for entrants in the pet parade included cutest pet, an owner and pet dress-alike, the biggest and smallest pet, most unusual pet and best trick.
    — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of entrants
Noun
  • Customers can also expect certified angus beef, prepared sides, salads and entries that are available daily.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • Dead Meat and Hades will jointly evaluate entries while also taking the Dead Meat audience’s feedback into consideration.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 15 July 2026
Definition of entries
Noun
  • Of those 10 contestants, five will be eliminated at the end of this episode.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 17 July 2026
  • The contestants had 50 minutes to make a dessert of their choice.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026
Definition of contestants
Noun
  • Authorities arrested presidential candidates, opposition figures, business leaders and journalists ahead of that vote as the government intensified its criminalization of dissent.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026
  • Thank you for the analysis and recommendations of the candidates for judges on our ballots.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 20 July 2026
Definition of candidates
Noun
  • Neurodivergent applicants may struggle to communicate effectively in an interview but outperform their peers in the actual job.
    — Cami Fateh, Vogue, 22 July 2026
  • Previously, applicants were to be reviewed by a screening committee to suggest top applicants to the superintendent’s leadership team, who then sent a recommendation for filling the position.
    — Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026
Definition of applicants
Noun
  • The Greek myths are rife with petty and meddlesome deities squabbling, playing favorites, punishing harshly, and otherwise wreaking havoc on the lives of mortal men.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 17 July 2026
  • The casual menu ranges from breakfast favorites like avocado toast and biscuits to hearty bowls, salads, sandwiches, and shareable bites.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
Definition of favorites
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
  • All of the focus this weekend, though, will be about the fight on the field between two title contenders.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026
Definition of contenders

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