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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After scoring 15 goals and providing seven assists last season, Fernandez finished runner-up in Chelsea's player of the season award.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The City Section Open Division baseball champion, Birmingham, and runner-up, El Camino Real, both passed on the regional playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

They include Trish and Cathie from series three, Stephen and Viv from the fourth series and first series runner-up Darron Speck.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Since the Southern Section uses computer rankings, you have the strange situation of Trinity League runner-up Orange Lutheran getting seeded ahead of Trinity League champion St. John Bosco.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

There, dressed up as kindly old Mother Paula herself, was none other than Kimberly Lou Dixon, the former Miss America runner-up.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen

runner-up

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