Collocation Dictionary

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Common collocations with contender in American Collocation

contender nouncountable

US/kənˈtendər/

possible

definite
genuine
likely
major
obvious
possible
real
serious
strong
worthy

Although a young rider, Jon is a serious contender.

possibly best

main
prime
top

The main contenders would appear to be Steve Jones and Dave Wolfin.