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Definitions

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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Tran was playing in his second straight final, having taken the runner-up prize with Trevor Nguyen in 2025.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Brecel lifted the trophy at the Crucible in 2023, but will not be there this year as Jones, the 2024 runner-up, sealed a 10-5 victory at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

After an hour’s rest, Harris had enough energy to take first in the 100-meter dash in 10.32 seconds — one hundredth of a second faster than his runner-up time last year.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

He then led after the third round at last week's Texas Open, but was overtaken by JJ Spaun to finish as runner-up.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

I stick around long enough to hear that Millie—our little Millicent!—is second runner-up.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy