Contestant
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Activity Participation
Used when someone is actively taking part in an event, often where skills are tested. He became a contestant in the national spelling bee.
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Neutral Tone
The term 'contestant' is neutral, carrying no implication of success or skill level. Each contestant received a participation certificate.
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Popular Culture
Commonly used in the context of television and reality shows, where participants compete. The contestant went home after the third round of the cooking competition.