candidacy
noun
can·di·da·cy
ˈkan-də-də-sē 
ˈka-nə-
plural candidacies
: the state of being a candidate
he is expected to announce his candidacy
Examples of candidacy in a Sentence
He withdrew his candidacy after the scandal damaged his reputation.
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Ewan Palmer, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
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Ewan Palmer, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
The comptroller announced earlier this year his candidacy for mayor in New York.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2025
In application essays or interviews, students can highlight specific experiences and insights gained from shadowing, helping to strengthen their candidacy.
—Kristen Moon, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Realtors have since sent out a third direct mailer backing O’Brien’s candidacy.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Candidacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candidacy. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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candidacy
noun
can·di·da·cy
ˈkan-dəd-ə-sē
ˈkan-əd-
plural candidacies
: the state of being a candidate
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