front runner

Frequency: 8.518.2 per million words

often figurative, meaning the person most likely to win a competition or election

runnerADJECTIVE + runner

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Examples (10)

  • The current front runner in the mayoral race has a strong lead.
  • She is the front runner for the promotion after her outstanding performance.
  • In the horse race, the dark horse unexpectedly became the front runner in the final stretch.
  • He was considered the front runner until a scandal emerged.
  • The company's CEO is the front runner to take over the industry.
  • Despite strong competition, she remains the front runner for the award.
  • The political analyst predicted that the newcomer would be the front runner.
  • With his innovative ideas, he quickly became the front runner in the startup competition.
  • The team's star player is the front runner for the MVP award.
  • It's too early to tell who will be the front runner in next year's elections.