as in entry
a person who enters something (such as a competition)
Each entrant had to agree to the contest rules. There were thousands of new entrants into the competition.
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Recent Examples of entrant
Hendry's most recent WWE television appearance was as a surprise entrant in the Men's Royal Rumble match.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
New Orleans is one of two American cities up for consideration for the next class of Creative Cities entrants.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
Xiaomi is one of the latest entrants to China’s EV industry, better known for its smartphones and consumer tech than high-tech cars.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 18 Mar. 2025
This spurred new technologies and services, leading to strong stock market performance for innovative telecom companies and new entrants.
—Bruce Helmer and Peg Webb, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
New Orleans is one of two American cities up for consideration for the next class of Creative Cities entrants.
—Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 13 Mar. 2025
Xiaomi is one of the latest entrants to China’s EV industry, better known for its smartphones and consumer tech than high-tech cars.
—William Gavin, Quartz, 18 Mar. 2025
This spurred new technologies and services, leading to strong stock market performance for innovative telecom companies and new entrants.
—Bruce Helmer and Peg Webb, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrant
Noun
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Mount Fuji is taking another step toward curbing overtourism by doubling its entry fee this summer.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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In my view, AI could help tear down barriers to entry such as socioeconomic status and geographic location to provide quality experiences to all students.—
Michael Hansen,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Each frame is meticulously plotted by creator Mike White, the writer-director who moonlights as a reality show competitor (two cycles of The Amazing Race with his dad and one on Survivor, solo).—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2025
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It’s only been a year since the local chain opened its DFW Airport location, beating out big-league competitors like Starbucks and Dunkin’ Donuts.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2025
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While viewers might assume contestants and judges freely explore their filming locations, the reality is quite different.—
Kimberly Lyn,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Apr. 2025
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The public’s invited to come and gaze at 25 tanks’ worth of koi contestants, learn about the hobby of keeping koi and see the judges in action.—
Linda Zavoral,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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The last day for the candidates to withdraw names is April 18.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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Many of the other mayoral candidates have released ambitious policy plans.—
Emma G. Fitzsimmons,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Andrews, 6-7 and 215 pounds, is an ESPN 4-star recruit, the No. 8 small forward and the nation's No. 22 overall prospect for the 2026 class.—
Richard Davenport,
Arkansas Online,
5 Apr. 2025
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Like Mayfield, Bateman, an LSU recruit, was held out of the Arizona Complex League after the draft but did pitch in back-field games and in the fall instructional league.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Entrant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entrant. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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