as in competitor
one who strives for the same thing as another
three contestants will compete on live TV for the cash prize
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Recent Examples of contestant
Watch contestants eat as many hot dogs as possible while enjoying giveaways, good food and drinks.
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Kayla Rivera,
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
The season 8 contestant lasted just four days in the villa after an old video of her using a racial slur came to light.
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Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
The Golden Ticket will see twelve contestants, each with a partner of their choosing, step through the gates of Wonka’s Chocolate Factory to face a series of challenges.
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Peter White,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
With fans rooting for Carl and Aniya to rekindle their romance, curiosity about the Casa Amor contestant is at an all-time high.
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Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for contestant
Kayla Rivera,
AJC.com,
30 June 2026
The season 8 contestant lasted just four days in the villa after an old video of her using a racial slur came to light.
—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2026
The Golden Ticket will see twelve contestants, each with a partner of their choosing, step through the gates of Wonka’s Chocolate Factory to face a series of challenges.
—
Peter White,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
With fans rooting for Carl and Aniya to rekindle their romance, curiosity about the Casa Amor contestant is at an all-time high.
—
Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for contestant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contestant
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Joby has been in a fierce battle to be the first with taxis in the sky with its Northern California competitor Archer Aviation.
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Plaintiffs claimed that Disney’s carriage agreements required streaming platforms to include ESPN in base channel packages, limiting the ability of competitors to offer cheaper bundles.
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The East's hierarchy is now fluid, with the Sixers emerging as serious contenders, though the Celtics remain a formidable force.
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If allowed to run, Le Pen is widely seen as a top contender to succeed centrist President Emmanuel Macron in the 2027 election.
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Her victory over leftist challenger Roberto Sánchez marks her fourth presidential bid and makes her Peru’s first female president-elect.
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Republican Mark Baisley didn't face a challenger for the GOP nomination and will face Hickelooper in the November general election.
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The South American rivals may just end up facing each other in a week.
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Adding another defender became even more important after guard Marcus Smart signed with Western Conference rival Houston.
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“Contestant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contestant. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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