contestant
noun
con·tes·tant
kən-ˈte-stənt 
also ˈkän-ˌte-
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Examples of contestant in a Sentence
The contestant who catches the most fish wins.
The winning contestants will receive a cash prize.
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This week, both our contestants were nominated for their drive and enthusiasm inside and outside the classroom.
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Rebecca Loroff, Journal Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024
In a moment from the episode, which was shared to the game show's social media accounts on Tuesday, October 29, Seacrest was getting to know two contestants on the episode, Kayley and Caitlyn.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Who went home on 'Survivor' Season 47, Episode 7?
During the immunity and reward challenge, contestants were divided into two groups, with Probst telling players that only one of the teams would be safe.
—Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
But while that means some contestants are now free to fade back into their lives of being semi-celebrities, other contestants have remained in the eye of the public.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2024
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Rebecca Loroff, Journal Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2024
In a moment from the episode, which was shared to the game show's social media accounts on Tuesday, October 29, Seacrest was getting to know two contestants on the episode, Kayley and Caitlyn.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Who went home on 'Survivor' Season 47, Episode 7?
During the immunity and reward challenge, contestants were divided into two groups, with Probst telling players that only one of the teams would be safe.
—Emily Deletter, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024
But while that means some contestants are now free to fade back into their lives of being semi-celebrities, other contestants have remained in the eye of the public.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 5 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for contestant
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“Contestant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/contestant. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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