as in entry
a person who enters something (such as a competition)
Each entrant had to agree to the contest rules. There were thousands of new entrants into the competition.
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Recent Examples of entrant
In the first round, all entrants will compete against a clock and each other to hit the most home runs, with the top four advancing to the semifinals.
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Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 7 July 2025
Here's what to know about Keith's passion for horses and his Kentucky Derby entrant.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Most entrants are dogs and cats, but other species also are welcome.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
Entering the Contest will automatically register entrant at www.people.com if entrant has not already registered.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 30 June 2025
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Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 7 July 2025
Here's what to know about Keith's passion for horses and his Kentucky Derby entrant.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Most entrants are dogs and cats, but other species also are welcome.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 2 July 2025
Entering the Contest will automatically register entrant at www.people.com if entrant has not already registered.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrant
Noun
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The footage features a brutal battle (in more ways than one) that informs the coming-of-age sci-fi story to come in what is sure to be an epic new entry in the franchise.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
26 July 2025
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Add the forthcoming Four Seasons Residences, and the property transforms into a lifestyle destination with multiple entry points: short‑stay resort guest, multi‑generational family retreat, or private homeowner with resort service and rental upside.—
Kim Westerman,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Rather than relying exclusively on team members for data insights and execution, understanding how to effectively use AI tools will enable creative directors to significantly enhance their team’s efficiency and stay ahead of competitors.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Deutsche Bank: Buy, price target to $266 from $230 Amazon market share gains have accelerated in the absence of e-commerce competitors Temu and Shein, supporting a case for upside in second- and third-quarter numbers, analyst Lee Horowitz said in a July 22 report.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
31 July 2025
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Now, a new documentary explores whether the contestants, who tried to lose as much weight as possible, were positively or negatively impacted by the competition.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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Bananas, who's won the show more than any other player, will return in the upcoming season of the franchise, which will feature seasoned contestants and some rookies.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
21 July 2025
Noun
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Statistically, women are less likely to invest in digital assets and more likely to vote for candidates outside the Republican party.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The tribes noted that the result of the redistricting was that for the first time in 35 years, no Native American candidate was serving in the North Dakota Senate.—
Nina Totenberg,
NPR,
24 July 2025
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One of the top defensive line recruits out of high school three years ago, Woods almost immediately lived up to the hype as a Freshman All-American at Clemson.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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Sometimes rural fire departments or hospitals wait months for new recruits to start training because the college can’t afford to run a class for just a couple students.—
Natalie Yahr,
jsonline.com,
19 July 2025
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“Entrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrant. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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