as in applicant
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 candidate
Indeed, Larijani was often noted as among the prime negotiating candidates before his killing.
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David Brennan, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Governor Gavin Newsom cannot effectively intervene to pressure candidates to drop out without risking significant political damage, including potential embarrassment if his efforts fail and potentially alienating voters of color whose prominent candidates would likely be targets for exit.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The lobbyist also spoke about his relationship with Nuhfer, who had developed a name for herself as a fundraiser for GOP candidates.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Other late-inning candidates include John Schreiber, Alex Lange, and Matt Strahm.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
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David Brennan, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Governor Gavin Newsom cannot effectively intervene to pressure candidates to drop out without risking significant political damage, including potential embarrassment if his efforts fail and potentially alienating voters of color whose prominent candidates would likely be targets for exit.
—Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The lobbyist also spoke about his relationship with Nuhfer, who had developed a name for herself as a fundraiser for GOP candidates.
—Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Other late-inning candidates include John Schreiber, Alex Lange, and Matt Strahm.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for candidate
Noun
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Of the fifty or so applicants, Freitas recalls at least two getting rejected.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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The applicant also included a follow-up email explaining the scope of the work and requesting payment within 14 days.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The first debate between presidential candidates occurred on May 17, 1948, when Republican contenders Thomas Dewey and Harold Stassen matched wits.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Voters, including myself, had to select seven artists from the record-tying 17 on the shortlist, the majority of them being contenders for the first time.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Candidate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candidate. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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