late entrant

Frequency: 6.57.9 per million words

Someone who joins or enters a competition or market at a late stage.

entrantADJECTIVE + ENTRANT

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Examples (10)

  • As a late entrant to the smartphone market, they faced stiff competition.
  • The marathon accepted a few late entrants on the day of the race.
  • Despite being a late entrant, the new tech company hopes to innovate and capture market share.
  • He was a late entrant into the field of law, having previously worked as an engineer.
  • Being a late entrant often means you have to work harder to catch up with established players.
  • The company's strategy as a late entrant was to focus on a niche, underserved segment.
  • The streaming market is now crowded with late entrants, all vying for subscribers.
  • Can a late entrant truly disrupt an industry that is already mature?
  • The university program sometimes considers applications from late entrants if space is available.
  • Although a late entrant in the electric vehicle space, their first model was a huge success.