DARK HORSES Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

dark horses

noun

plural of dark horse

as in stalking horses

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Relevance

Dissimilar Words

as in long shots

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Dissimilar Words

sure things

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Noun

The Cook Mixer then selects which competitors will step forward and take on the challenge.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
Apotheke Bergamot Tangerine Candle Unlike its competitors, Apotheke uses 15–18% fragrance oils (more than three times the amount commonly used in scented candles).

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of competitors

Noun

Diners will also find familiar favorites, too, like sticky Korean ribs, seafood towers, spicy Calabrian pasta and a variety of steaks and other sushi.

— Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
Florida would never recover after that, as a rash of injuries to other star players in addition to their captain saw the Panthers go from Cup favorites to missing the playoffs for the first time since 2019.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of favorites

Noun

Some of the crew still see the show as something to be proud of, even if the contestants were traumatized by it.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 6 Oct. 2026
Accompanied by the Name That Tune Live Band and led by a celebrity host, contestants race against the clock (and each other) to identify legendary tracks across various genres and eras.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of contestants

Noun

Like that vaunted executive dining room, a sense of exclusivity will set all three of the new entrants apart.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
Michael added that the entertainment industry as a whole is becoming more diversified, with retail entrants such as Gap and Mattel’s Barbie, which are also helping to support the economics of the sector.

— Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of entrants

Noun

Apply the same technique to other theme answers, relying on the crossing entries for help.

— Sean McGowan, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Modi's party and the Election Commission say the revision is aimed at removing duplicate and ineligible entries while ensuring eligible voters remain registered.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of entries

Noun

While there are only so many cancer patients, all of us are candidates for screening.

— H. Gilbert Welch, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026
Republican and Democratic candidates are within a few points of each other in dozens of House and Senate races around the country.

— Nathan Gonzales CQ-Roll Call, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of candidates

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