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Frontrunner

Verb / ˈfrʌˌntrʌnɜ: / Another word for frontrunner — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A frontrunner is a person or thing that is expected to win a competition or be successful.

Synonyms & similar words

leader winner champion forerunner favorite front-runner head pace-setter victor trendsetter dominant ruler commander torchbearer dominator

Example sentences

  1. The frontrunner in the race is leading by a large margin.
  2. He is considered the frontrunner for the job.
  3. The team has emerged as the frontrunner in the league.
  4. The frontrunner is expected to win the election.
  5. She is the frontrunner in the singing competition.

Quotes

  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • The road to success and the road to failure are almost exactly the same. - Colin R. Davis
  • Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it. - Henry David Thoreau

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