as in competitors
one who strives for the same thing as another
three contestants will compete on live TV for the cash prize
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Recent Examples of contestants
The Front Man, detective Jun-ho and the Squid Games recruiter (Gong Yoo) are all set to return for the second season while being joined by a brand new cast of contestants including Yim Si-wan, Kang Ha-neul, Park Gyu-young, Park Sung-hoon, Jo Yu-ri, Lee David and many more.
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Matt Minton, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
So the games go on, with all eyes on Gi-hun and an accompaniment of fellow contestants, allies and enemies alike.
—Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Out of 456 contestants that started in the competition, Gi-hun was the last contender left standing.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Ryan Seacrest took over permanently, joining Ken Jennings as the new leaders of some of the longest-running shows on television, where contestants have given viewers some wild moments this year, from the risqué to the confusing.
—Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
Out of 456 contestants that started in the competition, Seong was the last one left standing.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Now he’s taken his brand over to Prime Video for Beast Games, a show with 1,000 contestants competing in various challenges to win prizes and delight young people everywhere.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Despite the generosity shown by the organizers, including payouts to contestants and the immense effort behind the event’s production, critics and detractors quickly emerged.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
According to the lawsuit, contestants were deprived of food, sleep and proper medical care.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Matt Minton, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
So the games go on, with all eyes on Gi-hun and an accompaniment of fellow contestants, allies and enemies alike.
—Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Out of 456 contestants that started in the competition, Gi-hun was the last contender left standing.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Ryan Seacrest took over permanently, joining Ken Jennings as the new leaders of some of the longest-running shows on television, where contestants have given viewers some wild moments this year, from the risqué to the confusing.
—Elizabeth Stanton, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
Out of 456 contestants that started in the competition, Seong was the last one left standing.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
Now he’s taken his brand over to Prime Video for Beast Games, a show with 1,000 contestants competing in various challenges to win prizes and delight young people everywhere.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Despite the generosity shown by the organizers, including payouts to contestants and the immense effort behind the event’s production, critics and detractors quickly emerged.
—True Tamplin, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
According to the lawsuit, contestants were deprived of food, sleep and proper medical care.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Contestants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contestants. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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