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also-rans

[/ˈɔːlsoʊ ˌrænz/]
nounpl: also-rans
perdedores; candidatos que não venceram
1. Competitors or candidates who fail to win or achieve success; those who come in lower positions in a competition
The also-rans in the election conceded defeat gracefully.
Os perdedores da eleição aceitaram a derrota com elegância.
2. People or things of mediocre or inferior quality; unremarkable individuals
Among the also-rans at the conference were several uninspiring speakers.
Entre os mediocres da conferência havia vários palestrantes sem inspiração.
NYC Slang
also-rans; sometimes shortened to 'also's' in casual speech
Synonyms
losersrunners-upnonentitiesmediocritiesfailures
Antonyms
winnerschampionsfirst-placersleaderssuccesses

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
os perdedores; os que ficaram em segundo plano
Common usage in competitive contexts
Portugal
os perdedores; os candidatos derrotados
Often used in political or sports discourse

Related Idioms & Phrases

join the also-rans
among the also-rans
end up as an also-ran
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