contender (Meaning)

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contender (n)

the contestant you hope to defeat

The young tennis player emerged as a surprising contender in the tournament.
The heavyweight boxer is considered a strong contender for the title.
Several political parties have emerged as contenders in the upcoming election.
As the reigning champion, she faced fierce competition from her contenders.
The startup company quickly established itself as a serious contender in the tech industry.
He proved himself to be a formidable contender in the race for mayor.
Despite being a newcomer, the indie film became a serious contender during awards season.
The team had to defeat several strong contenders to reach the finals.
In the academic world, she is recognized as a leading contender for the Nobel Prize.
The Olympic athlete faced stiff competition from her fellow contenders but managed to secure the gold medal.

the contestant you hope to defeat

candidate, hopeful, prospect, competitor, campaigner, nominee, aspirant, seeker,applicant, pretender

officeholder,incumbent, officeholder, incumbent, inductee, noncandidate, inductee, honoree, honoree,awardee

The young tennis player emerged as a surprising contender in the tournament.

The heavyweight boxer is considered a strong contender for the title.

Several political parties have emerged as contenders in the upcoming election.

As the reigning champion, she faced fierce competition from her contenders.