The phrase
"likely frontrunner" means the person or team that is expected to be in the lead or have the highest chance of winning.
Full definition
So, yes, even though Lady Bird and Get Out are both among the year's best - reviewed films, in addition to being among the most profitable and would be
likely frontrunners regardless, the current «cake and eat it too» cultural moment make them both cast - iron locks.
If voters respond well to the show as a whole or not James Franco is
likely the frontrunner for a showy duel role as twins unless they overlook him here in favor of his performance in The Disaster Artist in the comedy category.
On Monday night on Opening Day in Los Angeles,
the likely frontrunner for AL MVP hit a home run in his first at bat of the season.
That's because
the likely frontrunners to win election have not applied for the legislative appointments.
Hillary Clinton,
the likely frontrunner for the Democratic nomination in 2016, tweeted praise for president's SOTU, saying he «pointed the way to an economy that works for all.»
Regardless of whether Allard runs, Democratic Rep. Mark Udall is in the race and is
the likely frontrunner; he showed more than $ 1.2 million on hand just prior to this month's election.
Both films also have writing nominations and are
the likely frontrunners to win in each category they were recognized in (essentially, a wash with the writer's branch).
Both Golden Globe winners — «American Hustle» and «12 Years a Slave» — are in for sure and are
likely the frontrunners to win the big prize.
With awards season coming to a head, the Critics» Choice Awards is one of many ceremonies to precede the Oscars, and the recent nominees indicate
some likely frontrunners.
«The Shape of Water» is a lock, with Alexandre Desplat
the likely frontrunner for the win, while «Phantom Thread» is also a favorite among branch members (as well, providing a chance to give Jonny Greenwood his due after that «There Will Be Blood» debacle 12 years ago).