contestant
/kənˈtɛstənt/noun
Elementary
1
A participant in a contest; specifically, a person who plays a game, as on a TV game show.
2
One who brings a legal challenge.
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Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing