front-runner

noun

front-run·ner ˈfrənt-ˌrə-nər

: a contestant who runs best when in the lead

: a leading contestant in or as if in a rivalry or competition

a political front-runner

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At the end of the day, room could not be found for even Marianne Jean-Baptiste, a past Oscar nominee who swept the major critics awards for her searing turn in Hard Truths, or Angelina Jolie, a past Oscar winner and the A-lister of A-listers, who seemed an early front-runner for the biopic Maria. —

Scott Feinberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Jan. 2025 The lack of a clear front-runner has made this awards season – and the road to the 97th Academy Awards on March 2 – somewhat unpredictable if not intriguing. —

Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2025 Thankfully, Flow will remain a dark horse for the trophy, as the assumed animation front-runner, The Wild Robot, was also recognized for its Score and Sound. —

Nate Jones, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2025 Two years ago, Arsenal were front-runners in the Premier League and the club spent the best part of £60million on three January signings. —

James McNicholas, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for front-runner