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contests

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈkɑntɛs// con·tests

n. competitions or games where people try to win a prize or show they are the best at something. You often see these for sports, art, or even beauty.

n. formal competitions in which participants strive for superiority or victory in a specific field. Often used in political, athletic, or artistic contexts to describe events with clear winners and losers.


SIMPLE

She won several photography contests last year.

CONTEXTUAL

The local government organized several design contests to find a new logo for the city's public transport system.

COMPLEX

While some critics argue that these beauty contests are outdated, supporters claim they provide young women with valuable networking opportunities and scholarships for higher education.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'contest'. Often takes the preposition 'for' or 'in' ('contests for the presidency', 'contests in agility').

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