contenders
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
In the past, films that generate big online buzz haven’t always translated to Oscar contenders.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026
He's signed a new deal and now has no running back competition at Detroit so expect him to see lots of action on a Lions team who are NFC contenders.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
Following talks that could last several weeks the government will choose one of the two contenders and hold final negotiations.
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
Other compelling contenders would be outright additions to the S&P universe, meaning that they aren’t already in the midcap or small-cap benchmark indexes managed by S&P Dow Jones Indices.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 4, 2026
The two remaining contenders were Ginger and Michael Froelich's dog, Arnold.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
