All contender synonyms
con·tend
C c noun contender
- rival — a person who is competing for the same object or goal as another, or who tries to equal or outdo another; competitor.
- competition — Competition is a situation in which two or more people or groups are trying to get something which not everyone can have.
- challenger — A challenger is someone who competes with you for a position or title that you already have, for example being a sports champion or a political leader.
- contestant — A contestant in a competition or quiz is a person who takes part in it.
- adversary — Your adversary is someone you are competing with, or arguing or fighting against.
- opponent — a person who is on an opposing side in a game, contest, controversy, or the like; adversary.
- competitor — A company's competitors are companies who are trying to sell similar goods or services to the same people.
- candidate — A candidate is someone who is being considered for a position, for example someone who is running in an election or applying for a job.
- nominee — a person nominated, as to run for elective office or fill a particular post.
- runner — a person, animal, or thing that runs, especially as a racer.