likelywinner
nounUK /ˈlaɪkli ˈwɪnə/
US /ˈlaɪkli ˈwɪnər/
A likelywinner is a person or team that people think will win.
The fast runner is the likelywinner of the race.
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2. The person or group expected to come first in a competition.
Everyone cheered for the likelywinner as she crossed the finish line.
3. A choice that seems most probable to succeed.
The blue team was the likelywinner from the start.
4. Something people guess will be the best or most successful.
That new game is the likelywinner for best toy of the year.