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
For months, Cleveland welcomed friends, cabinet hopefuls, former officials, party insiders, ladder-climbers and journalists (including Adolph Ochs, The Times’s future publisher).
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Ian Prasad Philbrick, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Young hockey hopefuls skated in left field and partiers rang in New Year’s in right field, all while the main event carried on in the infield.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
Alabama’s draft hopefuls are largely expected to Tuesday.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
A number of title hopefuls have already traded away years' worth of first-round picks, further slowing the trade market.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Like fellow playoff hopefuls Cincinnati, the Dolphins are much better than their record.
—J.j. Bailey, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Both movies are duking it out for moviegoers with younger children, setting the stage for a series of awards hopefuls to try to attract older ticket buyers.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
Falcons-Commanders Two other playoff hopefuls battle in the nation’s capital in the Sunday Night Football feature.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
In the day’s other Premier League fixtures, Ipswich Town host Chelsea and European hopefuls Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion go up against each other.
—Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Ian Prasad Philbrick, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Young hockey hopefuls skated in left field and partiers rang in New Year’s in right field, all while the main event carried on in the infield.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2025
Alabama’s draft hopefuls are largely expected to Tuesday.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
A number of title hopefuls have already traded away years' worth of first-round picks, further slowing the trade market.
—Bryan Toporek, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Like fellow playoff hopefuls Cincinnati, the Dolphins are much better than their record.
—J.j. Bailey, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
Both movies are duking it out for moviegoers with younger children, setting the stage for a series of awards hopefuls to try to attract older ticket buyers.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
Falcons-Commanders Two other playoff hopefuls battle in the nation’s capital in the Sunday Night Football feature.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
In the day’s other Premier League fixtures, Ipswich Town host Chelsea and European hopefuls Aston Villa and Brighton & Hove Albion go up against each other.
—Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hopefuls
Noun
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On Thursday, days before the conclusion of their tumultuous season, the Jets interviewed candidates for their general manager and coaching vacancies.Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Vrabel is considered one of the hottest candidates in this coaching cycle.Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 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
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As the new year begins, heed the wisdom of these admission leaders who have ushered decades of applicants (in many cases including their own children) through this experience.Brennan Barnard, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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The communications, media and technology sectors exemplify this trend, with Workday reporting an average of 30 applicants per job offer, marking a 36% increase from 2023.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Hopefuls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hopefuls. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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