Contender
Contender noun - One who seeks an office, honor, position, or award.
Usage example: a strong contender for the mayoral position
Qualifier and contender are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Qualifier" instead a noun "Contender".
Nearby Words: contended, contending
Qualifier
Qualifier noun - A contestant who meets certain requirements and so qualifies to take part in the next stage of competition.
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Synonyms for Qualifier
Contender and qualifier are semantically related. You can use "Contender" instead a noun "Qualifier".
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- prospect and contender
- prospect and qualifier
- hopeful and contender
- hopeful and qualifier
- entry and contender
- entry and qualifier
- applicant and contender
- applicant and qualifier
- competitor and contender
- competitor and qualifier
- aspirant and contender
- aspirant and qualifier
- candidate and contender
- candidate and qualifier
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