Runner-up synonyms | nouns

Synonyms for Runner-up as a Noun

• second best
• double

  next, support
• twin

  next, support
• reproduction

  next, support
• proponent

  support
• exponent

  support
• helper
• assistant
• backer
• supporter
• placer
• also-ran
• silver medalist
• hero
• conquering hero
• defeated person
• medalist
• qualifier
• second place
• finalist
• person in second place
• second to finish
• next best person
• person with consolation prize
• winner
• champion
• gold medalist
• bronze medalist
• prizewinner
• victor
• champ
• conqueror
• first
• king
• queen
• subjugator
• top
• vanquisher
• defeater
• greatest
• title holder
• top dog
• contestant
• contender
• challenger
• frontrunner
• competition
• competitor
• rival