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
Each ep ends with a pair of contestants engaging in a duel to stay in the game.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025
As one of the show’s youngest contestants ever, Zendaya came in second to American Idol contestant Kellie Pickler.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
The original list of contestants for the inaugural championship included Alba Fyre, Dakota Kai, Ivy Nile, Katana Chance, Kairi Sane, Kayden Carter, Lyra Valkyria, Natalya, Raquel Rodriguez, Shayna Baszler, Zelina Vega, and Zoey Stark.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
He is survived by his children — Jack, Chip, Jeff, and Amy — as well as his grandchildren, which includes grandson and Claim to Fame contestant, Hugo Wentzel.
—EW.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2025
As one of the show’s youngest contestants ever, Zendaya came in second to American Idol contestant Kellie Pickler.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 3 Jan. 2025
The original list of contestants for the inaugural championship included Alba Fyre, Dakota Kai, Ivy Nile, Katana Chance, Kairi Sane, Kayden Carter, Lyra Valkyria, Natalya, Raquel Rodriguez, Shayna Baszler, Zelina Vega, and Zoey Stark.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
He is survived by his children — Jack, Chip, Jeff, and Amy — as well as his grandchildren, which includes grandson and Claim to Fame contestant, Hugo Wentzel.
—EW.com, 30 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contestant
Noun
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America’s competitors and adversaries are under real and growing pressure, even as their greater isolation draws them closer together.—
Jake Sullivan,
TIME,
20 Jan. 2025
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Tesla’s largest single assembly plant is in Shanghai, and the company is a fierce competitor in China’s EV market.—
Dan Mangan,Kevin Breuninger,Spencer Kimball,Christina Wilkie,Annie Nova,Brian Evans,Alex Harring,Yun Li,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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He is widely seen as a potential presidential contender again in 2028.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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Remember before the season, when some dummy in this space made some assertion that the Bucks and Suns should be considered title contenders?—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The gang would often drive around town looking for rivals to kill, according to federal prosecutors, sometimes in broad daylight and often by luring or ambushing their victims.—
Michael Ruiz,
Fox News,
16 Jan. 2025
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The four-episode series, which launches Jan. 21 on the Roku Channel, will feature guests Logan Paul, Jelly Roll, Travis Barker and Cena’s former WWE rival, the Miz.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Contestant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contestant. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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