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front-runner

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun front-runner has 1 sense
  1. front-runner, favorite, favourite - a competitor thought likely to win
    --1 is a kind of rival, challenger, competitor, competition, contender

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front-runner

Definition:

A front-runner is a person, team, or product that is leading in a competition or race.

Senses:

Sense 1:

(Noun) A person or team leading a competition or race.

Example sentences:

  • The frontrunner of the marathon is on track to break the world record.
  • The current frontrunner in the political election is expected to win by a landslide.

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Sense 2:

(Adjective) Being leading or favored in a competition or race.

Example sentences:

  • The front-running horse maintained a strong position throughout the entire race.
  • Despite fierce competition, the front-running candidate successfully won the debate.

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