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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Making his first varsity start, Holohan threw for three touchdowns and ran for another as the Dolphins established themselves as early Open Division contenders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
But they are the first since the start of the campaign to directly target contenders for the Elysee.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
A record 34 candidates stood in the contest, but Binface and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage were the only contenders to secure more than 500 votes.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Of the 10 contenders, four are considered to have a real shot at the nomination.
From Slate ● Aug. 11, 2026
Both Aly and I were in the same group as the top contenders from Russia, China, and Brazil.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
