QUALIFIERS Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

qualifiers

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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

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Noun

The Cook Mixer then selects which competitors will step forward and take on the challenge.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Apotheke Bergamot Tangerine Candle Unlike its competitors, Apotheke uses 15–18% fragrance oils (more than three times the amount commonly used in scented candles).

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of competitors

Noun

Over the years, competition has built from new entrants to the luxury hotel market in Como, but its hold on guests might have something to do with the Buchers’ attention to service.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
The private-label gap tends to close quickly, and early entrants often undercut the brand that proved the category.

— Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of entrants

Noun

Apply the same technique to other theme answers, relying on the crossing entries for help.

— Sean McGowan, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Modi's party and the Election Commission say the revision is aimed at removing duplicate and ineligible entries while ensuring eligible voters remain registered.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of entries

Noun

While traditional family recipes and regional specialities are at the heart of the competition, contestants are pushed outside their comfort zones through challenges inspired by fine dining, street food and international cuisines.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026
In the long-running web series, hosts interview everyday consumers on the street and then negotiate massive product discounts directly with company bosses, securing bargains for contestants.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of contestants

Noun

The potential candidates will also hear more cynical arguments in favor of running no matter what.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Kristin Pawlik and Wendy Howerton garnered the most votes among the three candidates in the March nonpartisan judicial race, but neither got more than the 50% required to win outright.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of candidates

Noun

When the cast visited Japan in March 2025, Mystery Channel hosted a special event attended by 270 lucky fans chosen from applicants nationwide, giving them the opportunity to meet and interact with the cast.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
The process will work by Watrfall execs reviewing every submission and responding to applicants within six weeks.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of applicants

Noun

To determine the best places to eat on the fairgrounds, our friends at The News & Observer asked readers to nominate their favorites.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026
Sure, a big backlog of your spooky favorites can be a joy, but keeping up with this slate can feel like a chore.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of favorites

Noun

In a defining game that many thought would expose problems masked by UCLA’s early-season success, the Bruins — though imperfect — vociferously announced their arrival to the college football world as legitimate playoff contenders.

— Elias Esquivel, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
By the end of spring, four main contenders emerged in sophomores Buchanan and SJ Alofaituli and freshmen Congdon and Jackson Cantwell.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026

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