challenger

noun

Definition of challengernext
as in contender
one who strives for the same thing as another the third-party challenger in the presidential election

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for challenger
  1. contender
  2. contestant
  3. competitor
  4. rival
Noun
  • The team was a playoff contender because the competitive equity rankings count not just wins and losses, but strength of schedule.
    Joe Mathews, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
  • If a couple of blockbusters do come to fruition before Sasaki is posted, the idea of Boston as a championship contender may not seem so farfetched.
    Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of contender
Noun
  • The 49-year-old broadcaster, who took over the beloved game show from veteran host Pat Sajak in September, showcased his breakdancing skills while chatting with contestants during a commercial break on Tuesday, December 10.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The 17-time Grammy winner was a Mega Mentor this season and sat in on bass in the Semifinals last week as the contestants tackled his songs in pairs.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of contestant
Noun
  • Usyk 1 Results & Recap: When the fight opened, the two competitors looked to establish their attacks.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The News started a morning edition to rub out its competitor.
    Tim Kiska, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of competitor
Noun
  • The Starlink rival will provide secure connectivity to governmental users as well as private companies and European citizens, and bring high-speed internet to dead-zones.
    Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 16 Dec. 2024
  • These concerns, including nine penalties and eight sacks allowed, can’t be ignored heading into next week’s rematch and pivotal game against the Philadelphia Eagles, an NFC East rival, and the closing stretch.
    Ben Standig, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of rival
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