noun
- people or things that are leading in a race, competition, or contest
- candidates who are most likely to win an election or nomination
Usage: plural form of frontrunner
Usage: political context
Examples
- The two frontrunners in the presidential race debated last night.
- Several frontrunners emerged early in the marathon.
- Political analysts identified three frontrunners for the nomination.
- The frontrunners maintained their lead throughout the competition.
- Investors are watching the frontrunners in the tech industry closely.
- The frontrunners for the scholarship all had excellent grades.