contender
noun
a person or group that competes against others to win something; contestant.
contenders
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pluralof contender.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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From a new “Resident Evil” reboot from the director of “Weapons” to Oscar contenders starring Mikey Madison and Tom Cruise, here are the movies we’ll be at this fall.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
That decision not only repaired his broken swing and elevated the Cubs into legitimate World Series contenders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Forti said the veto-wielding nations -- Britain, China, France, Russia and the United States -- might wait until later to express their preferences, while new contenders could emerge.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
On Thursday, the animal shelter held a silent auction among the four contenders who had come forward wanting to adopt him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
Word must’ve spread that unless one of the other medaled teams miraculously swept the final three competitions, the championship was down to two true contenders.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
