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front-runner
front-run·ner also front·run·ner (frŭnt′rŭn′ər)n.1. One that is in a leading position in a race or other competition: the front-runner for the presidential nomination.2. A competitor who performs best when in the lead.
front′-run′ning adj.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | front-runner - a competitor thought likely to winfavourite, favoritechallenger, competitor, contender, rival, competition - the contestant you hope to defeat; "he had respect for his rivals"; "he wanted to know what the competition was doing" |
front-runner also frontrunner
nounA leading contestant:leader, number one.front-runner
front runnerThe person or thing most likely to be awarded something. I hear that movie is the front runner for the Best Picture Oscar. Amanda's the front runner for the position—she's overqualified, honestly, and has a great attitude.See also: front, runnerfront-runnerthe person or thing thought most likely to win or succeed. The press found out some juicy secrets about the front-runner and made them all public. Who is the front-runner in the race to be governor?front-runner
Synonyms for front-runnernoun a leading contestantSynonymsSynonyms for front-runnernoun a competitor thought likely to winSynonymsRelated Words- challenger
- competitor
- contender
- rival
- competition
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