serious contender

Examples (10)

• He's gone from being a serious title contender to being totally written off.
• After her strong debate performance, she is now considered a serious contender for the presidency.
• With their innovative new product, the startup has become a serious contender in the tech market.
• The team's recent winning streak has made them a serious contender for the championship.
• Do you think the underdog team is a serious contender this year?
• Despite the hype, many analysts do not believe he is a serious contender for the award.
• In the early stages of the campaign, she was not seen as a serious contender.
• If they can secure the funding, they will become a serious contender for the multi-billion dollar contract.
• The film's surprise box office success has turned it into a serious contender for Best Picture.
• To be a serious contender, you need both talent and dedication.