as in candidates
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award
the three mayoral hopefuls are going to debate on local TV
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Recent Examples of hopefuls
Among the leading People Power Party presidential hopefuls, Labor Minister Kim Moon Soo is considered to be the most pro-Yoon.
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Time, 8 Apr. 2025
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
Sunday’s Showstoppers round ended with the judges delivering some difficult news to several Idol hopefuls, before gathering four more singers — Canaan James Hill, Gabby Samone, Zaylie Windsor and Mattie Pruitt — for the ultimate fake-out.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 6 Apr. 2025
Those grasping hopefuls will need to busy themselves elsewhere.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2025
Trae Young suit up for a battle of Eastern Conference playoff hopefuls on Sunday?
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
More than $100 million in state grant funding has been left unclaimed by My Safe Florida Home program applicants, and grant hopefuls are urged to immediately take steps to claim $10,000 for home-hardening projects.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
Each year, hundreds of NFL draft hopefuls attempt to impress future employers with a dazzling display of skill and athleticism at the NFL scouting combine, which is a major cog in the NFL draft’s evaluation machine.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
As their predecessors did, the seven hopefuls will strive to uphold the historic Olympic motto of faster, higher, stronger.
—Blythe Lawrence, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Time, 8 Apr. 2025
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
Sunday’s Showstoppers round ended with the judges delivering some difficult news to several Idol hopefuls, before gathering four more singers — Canaan James Hill, Gabby Samone, Zaylie Windsor and Mattie Pruitt — for the ultimate fake-out.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 6 Apr. 2025
Those grasping hopefuls will need to busy themselves elsewhere.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2025
Trae Young suit up for a battle of Eastern Conference playoff hopefuls on Sunday?
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
More than $100 million in state grant funding has been left unclaimed by My Safe Florida Home program applicants, and grant hopefuls are urged to immediately take steps to claim $10,000 for home-hardening projects.
—Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2025
Each year, hundreds of NFL draft hopefuls attempt to impress future employers with a dazzling display of skill and athleticism at the NFL scouting combine, which is a major cog in the NFL draft’s evaluation machine.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025
As their predecessors did, the seven hopefuls will strive to uphold the historic Olympic motto of faster, higher, stronger.
—Blythe Lawrence, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hopefuls
Noun
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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.—
Pascale Leone,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2025
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So far, there are three other candidates.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
16 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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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
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“Hopefuls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hopefuls. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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