also-ran Antonyms
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Meaning of also-ran
also-ran (n)
a contestant who loses the contest
also-ran Sentence Examples
- In the fiercely competitive race, he ended up being an also-ran, finishing far behind the leaders.
- The team, once considered a strong contender, turned into an also-ran after a series of disappointing performances.
- Despite high expectations, the ambitious startup became an also-ran in the crowded tech industry.
- The political candidate started as a front-runner but eventually became an also-ran in the election.
- The once-promising athlete became an also-ran after struggling with injuries and setbacks.
- The movie, despite a star-studded cast, turned out to be an also-ran at the box office.
- The company, unable to keep up with technological advancements, became an also-ran in the market.
- The once-popular smartphone brand is now considered an also-ran in the fiercely competitive mobile industry.
- The ambitious project started with great enthusiasm but ultimately became an also-ran in the world of innovation.
- The team's lackluster performance made them an also-ran in the championship race.
FAQs About the word also-ran
a contestant who loses the contest
has-been, fizzle, flop, lemon, dud,débâcle, disappointment, disaster, fiasco, washout
success, blockbuster, hit, success, blockbuster, winner, hit, winner, phenomenon, smash
In the fiercely competitive race, he ended up being an also-ran, finishing far behind the leaders.
The team, once considered a strong contender, turned into an also-ran after a series of disappointing performances.
Despite high expectations, the ambitious startup became an also-ran in the crowded tech industry.
The political candidate started as a front-runner but eventually became an also-ran in the election.
