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runner-up

[ruhn-er-uhp] / ˈrʌn ərˈʌp /
ADJECTIVE
second
Synonyms
STRONG
alternative double duplicate extra following further inferior lower place repeated reproduction secondary succeeding supporting twin
WEAK
additional another lesser next in order other subsequent unimportant
Antonyms
STRONG
first-class first-rate important superior
NOUN
second
Synonyms
STRONGEST
double
STRONG
assistant backer exponent helper placer proponent reproduction supporter twin
Antonyms
STRONG
opponent

Example Sentences

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Lutkenhaus was a stunning runner-up at last year's American championships at Eugene, Oregon, to earn a berth in the 2025 World Championships at Tokyo.

From Barron's

Her 2026 campaign so far includes a runner-up showing in Adelaide, a fourth-round appearance at the Australian Open, and she's now into the Doha final and will crack the top 10 on Monday.

From Barron's

England, runners-up to Spain at Euro 2024, topped their group when they were drawn alongside Spain and Croatia in the 2018-19 Nations League.

From BBC

After three successive runners-up finishes in the Premier League, including blowing significant leads at the top in 2023 and 2024, the north Londoners finally look set to end their title drought.

From Barron's

Her work was also a runner-up in SOPA's award for excellence in reporting on women's issues.

From The Wall Street Journal

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.