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
Teams will answer general knowledge questions to earn shots at their rivals’ boats, which are represented by human contestants on a massive set.
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025
After lobbying for more LGBTQ+ representation on the reality competition show in his capacity as a producer, this season’s set of winners included two out contestants.
—James Factora, Them., 28 Mar. 2025
Earlier this week, a contestant got physical with the current game show host.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2025
This level of luxury creates the perfect pressure cooker environment where contestants must maintain their composure while constantly looking over their shoulders.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2025
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Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025
After lobbying for more LGBTQ+ representation on the reality competition show in his capacity as a producer, this season’s set of winners included two out contestants.
—James Factora, Them., 28 Mar. 2025
Earlier this week, a contestant got physical with the current game show host.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 28 Mar. 2025
This level of luxury creates the perfect pressure cooker environment where contestants must maintain their composure while constantly looking over their shoulders.
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contestant
Noun
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Each frame is meticulously plotted by creator Mike White, the writer-director who moonlights as a reality show competitor (two cycles of The Amazing Race with his dad and one on Survivor, solo).—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2025
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It’s only been a year since the local chain opened its DFW Airport location, beating out big-league competitors like Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Still, the Democratic contenders notched a symbolic victory when Valimont carried Escambia County — a longtime GOP stronghold in presidential elections — a rare blue dot in the ruby-red district.—
Fin Daniel Gómez,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2025
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Cruzeiro managed a 2-1 home victory, as expected, against Mirassol and Grêmio picked up a 2-1 home win in very impressive fashion against another title contender and big 12 team; Atlético Mineiro.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In at least one case, the governor has viewed an open presidential post as an opportunity to move a rival out of Tallahassee.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Thunder have thrived against their conference rivals, posting a 36-13 mark.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Contestant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contestant. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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