legitimate contender

Examples (10)

• After their winning streak, the team is now considered a legitimate contender for the championship.
• The new candidate has quickly emerged as a legitimate contender in the mayoral race.
• With its innovative product, the startup has become a legitimate contender against industry giants.
• The film's surprising success has made it a legitimate contender for Best Picture.
• The young tennis player proved she is a legitimate contender by defeating the top seed.
• Do you really think their team is a legitimate contender, or is it just media hype?
• If they can improve their defense, they will be a legitimate contender next season.
• What began as a long-shot campaign has transformed into that of a legitimate contender for the presidency.
• Her latest novel establishes her as a legitimate contender for the literary prize.
• He has worked hard to transform himself from an underdog into a legitimate contender for the title.