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probable winner
noun as in front-runner
Example Sentences
The best entry, and most probable winner, is Wes Anderson’s colorful pop-up snack “The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar,” a magical Roald Dahl adaptation of nested narratives, great actors changing costumes and diorama showmanship.
Moving “Barbie” from the best original screenplay category — where it was the probable winner over films like “The Holdovers” and “Past Lives” — to adapted changed its Oscar chances.
Liverpool have just scored a lovely stoppage-time probable winner against Aston Villa.
“We wouldn’t give a toss about this if these guys didn’t try to get involved in all our business, and the probable winner has made it his mission to get involved in all the world’s business.”
Giannis Antetokounmpo, the reigning MVP and probable winner of the award again this year, had 36 points, 15 rebounds and seven assists for Milwaukee in the Bucks’ first real game in the bubble.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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