contestants
Those who compete
Contestants are people who compete in a contest—a game show, talent competition, election, or other competitive event.
The word emphasizes participation rather than victory: all who enter are contestants, whether they win or lose.
Three contestants remain in the final round.
The contestants lined up at the starting block.
One who contends against
- adversaryEnemy in conflict
- challengerOne competing against incumbent
- underdogPresumed loser beforehand
- dark horseUnlikely but possible winner
newcomer · rookie · veteran · reigning · defending · fierce · heated · grudge match
Those actively involved
- entrantsThose who join in
- finalistsLast competitors standing
- contendersThose seeking to win
- competitorsThose seeking same goal
hopefuls · candidates · nominees · qualifiers · applicants · auditioners · aspirants · prospects
Electric signaling device
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
- triviaUnimportant miscellaneous facts
- prizeReward for winning
- hostOne receiving guests
audience · lifeline · showcase · wheel · jackpot · lightning round · bonus round · elimination
Support or category
- seedEmbryonic plant capsule
- roundCurved like circle
- eliminationAct of removing entirely
- finalsConcluding tests or matches
semifinals · draw · bye · fixture · matchup · underdog · favorite · playoffs
opponent
One who contends against
- adversaryEnemy in conflict
- challengerOne competing against incumbent
- underdogPresumed loser beforehand
dark horse · newcomer · rookie · veteran · reigning · defending · fierce · heated · grudge match · showdown
participants
Those actively involved
- entrantsThose who join in
- finalistsLast competitors standing
- contendersThose seeking to win
competitors · hopefuls · candidates · nominees · qualifiers · applicants · auditioners · aspirants · prospects · registrants
buzzer
Electric signaling device
host · audience · lifeline · showcase · wheel · jackpot · lightning round · bonus round · elimination · voting
bracket
Support or category
- seedEmbryonic plant capsule
- roundCurved like circle
- eliminationAct of removing entirely
finals · semifinals · draw · bye · fixture · matchup · underdog · favorite · playoffs · heats
beauty
Aesthetic excellence
gown · talent · swimsuit · eveningwear · interview · poise · grace · catwalk · judges · glamour
athletes
Sports competitors
- sportsmanshipEthical athletic conduct
- trainingDeveloping abilities through practice
- enduranceSustained effort capacity
marathon · gymnast · swimmer · runner · cyclist · boxer · wrestler · weightlifter · fencer · archer
- Baking Showcakes, pies, bread, cookies, pastries
- talent competitionstalent show, talent shows, auditions, judges panel, golden buzzer
- eventgoerspatrons, visitors, crowds, regulars, spectators
- Project RunwayHeidi Klum, Tim Gunn, Michael Kors, runway, designer
- The Bachelorrose ceremony, final rose, The Bachelor, The Bachelorette, Bachelor in Paradise
- game showsbuzzer, buzzers, jackpot, podium, scoreboard
contestantsallies
Cooperative partners united together
teammates · partners · collaborators · cooperators · confederates