runner-up

[ruhn-er-uhp] / ˈrʌn ərˈʌp /

ADJECTIVE

second

Synonyms

STRONG

alternative double duplicate extra following further inferior lower place repeated reproduction secondary succeeding supporting twin

WEAK

additional another lesser next in order other subsequent unimportant

Antonyms

STRONG

first-class first-rate important superior

NOUN

second

Synonyms

STRONGEST

double

STRONG

assistant backer exponent helper placer proponent reproduction supporter twin

Antonyms

STRONG

opponent

Example Sentences

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Italy's 2024 runner-up Jasmine Paolini potentially awaits Raducanu in the second round.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

During his time at Aberdeen, he finished as a runner-up to Celtic three years running.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Brier was the runner-up this time in 54.24.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Since the Southern Section uses computer rankings, you have the strange situation of Trinity League runner-up Orange Lutheran getting seeded ahead of Trinity League champion St. John Bosco.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

He had a nice smile, a pretty wife who had been runner-up in a state beauty contest fourteen years ago, and two good-looking kids.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols

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