Synonyms of challengers

challengers

noun

plural of challenger

as in competitors

one who strives for the same thing as another

the third-party challenger in the presidential election

Synonyms & Similar Words

• competitors
• contenders
• contestants
• rivals
• competitions
• finalists
• corrivals
• entrants
• players
• opponents
• entries
• archrivals
• adversaries
• antagonists
• semifinalists
• also-rans

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• noncompetitors

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of challengers

Questions remain over how the Premier League could create competitive balance, given the vast differences in spending ability between its biggest clubs and smaller challengers. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 7 Oct. 2026

This story focuses on the election for the nonpartisan Soil and Water Conservation District, which features incumbent Barbara Bleiweis and challengers Michael Betterly, Mackenzie Pearce and Long Tran. — Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026

One leg up luxury brands have on these challengers, though, is resources. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026

Being added to the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee target list does not necessarily mean Democratic challengers will receive an influx of money from the DCCC. — Mariana Alfaro, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026

That unease is eroding faith in political leaders and fueling calls for upheaval across the spectrum, from young conservatives to students backing progressive challengers in Michigan. — Jacqueline Ganun, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026

One Elk Grove City Council race is on the ballot this November, after two other races were canceled and the incumbents were appointed to new terms because no challengers filed to run. — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Such commitments were cast as small fry by some challengers and on Tuesday, Burnham announced fresh details about his policy plans. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026

Among the 21 races CNBC analyzed, six challengers led incumbents in cash, but none had twice as much money as the sitting member. — Luke Fountain,gabriel Cortés, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026