as in applicants
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award
each candidate for town council was allowed to speak at the candidates' forum
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Recent Examples of candidates
The Supportive Housing Network of New York (the Network) and our more than 200 nonprofit members statewide that develop and provide supportive housing, along with our tenant community, should be a resource for candidates.
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Pascale Leone, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2025
So far, there are three other candidates.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025
In Winnetka School District 36, four candidates are competing for three seats on the School Board.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
The candidates are incumbents Dan Waters and Alyssa Rapp, along with newcomers Patrick Conway and Andrew Hotz.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
High-quality vaccine candidates were in late-stage trials.
—John Green, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2025
There are more candidates for the top four seeds than there have been in years past.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
The first candidates are Always Morning, Phatt James, Ruby Leftstep, Teddy Rosé and Your Upstairs Neighbour AU.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
According to the job posting, top candidates will bring a mix of deep experiences and education to secure this high-level remote job.
—Terina Allen, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Pascale Leone, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2025
So far, there are three other candidates.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025
In Winnetka School District 36, four candidates are competing for three seats on the School Board.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
The candidates are incumbents Dan Waters and Alyssa Rapp, along with newcomers Patrick Conway and Andrew Hotz.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
High-quality vaccine candidates were in late-stage trials.
—John Green, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2025
There are more candidates for the top four seeds than there have been in years past.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
The first candidates are Always Morning, Phatt James, Ruby Leftstep, Teddy Rosé and Your Upstairs Neighbour AU.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
According to the job posting, top candidates will bring a mix of deep experiences and education to secure this high-level remote job.
—Terina Allen, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for candidates
Noun
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She was selected to play Maria from over 30,000 applicants and won a Golden Globe for her performance in the beloved musical.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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This suggests a shift in student priorities, with more applicants seeking affordability and regional accessibility over prestige.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For now, contemplating the improbable (a Canadian team winning the Stanley Cup) boasts three contenders.—
Allan Mitchell,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Possible contenders are exploring taking Johnson on, and the list grows by the day.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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During the shows, comedian hopefuls have one minute to impress Hinchcliffe and his panel of comics or risk getting roasted.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Among the leading People Power Party presidential hopefuls, Labor Minister Kim Moon Soo is considered to be the most pro-Yoon.—
Time,
Time,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Candidates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candidates. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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