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contender
noun
Synonyms and Antonyms of CONTENDER
1
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award <a strong contender for the mayoral position>
Related Words competitor, contestant, entrant, entry, favorite, qualifier; dark horse, spoiler, stalking horse; crown prince, favorite son; claimant, pretender; nominee, running mate
Antonyms noncandidate
2
one who strives for the same thing as another <several contenders competing for the title of the city's best Italian restaurant>
Related Words archrival; finalist, semifinalist; also-ran, entrant, entry, player; adversary, antagonist, opponent
Antonyms noncompetitor
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