Front-runner Definition
fruntrunər
frontrunner, front-runners
noun
front-runners
One who is leading in a race or competition.
Webster's New World
A contestant or entry that runs best when in the lead.
Webster's New World
A person who supports a political candidate, sports team, etc. because they are leading their race or competition.
Webster's New World
Alternative spelling of front runner.
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(idiomatic) The most likely winners in a contest, election, etc.
Scolari and Curbishley were among the front runners for the vacant England job, but McClaren got the job in the end.
According to the media, she is the front-runner in the forthcoming election.
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