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Meaning of prizeholder
A person who has won a prize or award.
Etymology of prizeholder
The word "prizeholder" is derived from the words "prize" and "holder", with "prize" coming from the Old French "pris", meaning "thing taken" or "booty", and "holder" coming from the Old English "haldan", meaning "to hold" or "to keep".
The term has been used since the 15th century to refer to a person who has won a prize or award, and has been used in a variety of contexts, including competitions, scholarships, and grants.
Synonyms
winner
champion
laureate
recipient
awardee
victor
medalist
titleholder
holder
owner
possessor
keeper
custodian
guardian
champion
achiever
recipient
honoree
laureate
medalwinner
titlewinner
victor
conqueror
vanquisher
triumphant
successful
accomplished
distinguished
renowned
celebrated
acclaimed
esteemed
respected
honored
glorified
exalted
feted
eulogized
commended
extolled
praised
lauded
hailed
saluted
recognized
acknowledged
awarded
decorated
crowned
enthroned
Definitions
- A person who holds or has held a prize, especially one awarded in a competition.
- * A person who has been awarded a grant or scholarship.
Usage Examples
- The prizeholder of the prestigious award was announced at the ceremony.
- * As a prizeholder of the scholarship, she was able to pursue her graduate studies abroad.
- * The company is looking for a new prizeholder to sponsor their annual competition.
Antonyms
loser
runner-up
also-ran
failure
flop
disappointment
non-winner
non-recipient
unsuccessful
unblessed
unrewarded
unacknowledged
unnoticed
unappreciated
uncommended
unpraised
unhailed
unsaluted
unrecognized
unawarded
undecorated
uncrowned
unthroned
defeated
vanquished
conquered
foiled
thwarted
frustrated