front-runner

noun

front-run·ner ˈfrənt-ˌrə-nər

: a contestant who runs best when in the lead

: a leading contestant in or as if in a rivalry or competition

a political front-runner

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Brody has won best actor at most awards shows and is seen as the front-runner to take the Oscar on March 2. —

Paul Grein, Billboard, 16 Feb. 2025 Despite not having declared her intention to run for the position, former Vice President Kamala Harris is believed by some to be a front-runner due to her name recognition in California. —

Dan Perry, Newsweek, 13 Feb. 2025 Spoelstra then went on to praise the Thunder’s deep roster that’s led by MVP front-runner Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. —

Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2025 Germany: With elections just weeks away, Friedrich Merz, the front-runner for chancellor, is refocusing his stump speech away from immigration. —

Natasha Frost, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for front-runner