dark horse (Meaning)

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dark horse (n)

a political candidate who is not well known but could win unexpectedly

a racehorse about which little is known

No weak antonyms found.

In the political arena, he emerged as a dark horse candidate, surprising everyone with his sudden rise in popularity.
The underdog team turned out to be the dark horse of the tournament, defeating favored opponents along the way.
She quietly worked on her novel for years, unknown to the literary world, until she became a dark horse contender for a prestigious award.
Despite little recognition early in his career, he proved to be a dark horse in the business world, eventually building a successful empire.
The dark horse candidate's unorthodox ideas resonated with voters disillusioned by traditional politics.
His quiet demeanor and unassuming appearance hid the fact that he was a dark horse in the world of competitive chess.
The dark horse entry in the competition surprised judges and spectators alike with its innovative design.
As the race progressed, the dark horse runner steadily gained ground, shocking spectators with an unexpected burst of speed.
She entered the talent show as a dark horse contestant, but her stunning performance wowed the judges and earned her the top prize.
The rookie pitcher was considered a dark horse for the Cy Young Award, but his remarkable season made him a serious contender.

a political candidate who is not well known but could win unexpectedly, a racehorse about which little is known

qualifier, crown prince, favorite, contestant, competitor, applicant, favorite son, entrant, candidate, spoiler

noncandidate,incumbent, officeholder, incumbent, officeholder, noncandidate, dropout, honoree, dropout,awardee

In the political arena, he emerged as a dark horse candidate, surprising everyone with his sudden rise in popularity.

The underdog team turned out to be the dark horse of the tournament, defeating favored opponents along the way.

She quietly worked on her novel for years, unknown to the literary world, until she became a dark horse contender for a prestigious award.

Despite little recognition early in his career, he proved to be a dark horse in the business world, eventually building a successful empire.