as in contender
one who strives for the same thing as another
the third-party challenger in the presidential election
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for challenger
Noun
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This year, the race feels far less assured for far fewer contenders.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 July 2025 -
That cannot keep happening if the Packers are going to be a legitimate Super Bowl contender.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
Noun
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The Jamaican-Canadian cover girl first captured global attention in 2014 as a contestant on cycle 21 of the iconic modeling competition, America’s Next Top Model.—
Bryanna Symone,
Essence,
9 July 2025
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Rahma also joined Iraq Idol in 2021, not as a contestant, but as a judge, winning praise for her style and charisma.—
Billboard Arabia,
Billboard,
8 July 2025
Noun
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What really sets Four Seasons apart from many of its competitors in the Boise area is a focus on dishes from Northern China.—
Michael Deeds
July 7,
Idaho Statesman,
7 July 2025
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There are other competitors in this field, including Boston Dynamics.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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The same could be said for other states threatened by nuclear-armed rivals.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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In the process, the land is torn apart by fierce rivals, shifting loyalties, and bloody betrayals.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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“Challenger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/challenger. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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