as in candidate
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award
have numerous applicants for the job
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Recent Examples of applicant
If payment isn't finalized before the timer expires, the reservation will be released back into the pool for another applicant to claim.
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Bailey Berg,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
To qualify, a single applicant must earn between $113,700 and $158,250 annually, though the income ceiling stretches up to $226,050 for a household of four.
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Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
Out of the 1,945 qualified applicants who applied that year, NASA invited 103 candidates for interviews and medical exams.
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Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
That includes the time the application is in the hands of the applicant, Jennings Golich said.
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Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for applicant
Bailey Berg,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 June 2026
To qualify, a single applicant must earn between $113,700 and $158,250 annually, though the income ceiling stretches up to $226,050 for a household of four.
—
Ryan MacAsero,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
Out of the 1,945 qualified applicants who applied that year, NASA invited 103 candidates for interviews and medical exams.
—
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
That includes the time the application is in the hands of the applicant, Jennings Golich said.
—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for applicant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applicant
candidate
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Although researchers have not determined their origin, many consider Cheyava Falls one of the strongest potential biosignature candidates discovered on Mars.
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The results in New York affirm that socialists are on the rise and likely will field a presidential candidate in 2028.
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“Applicant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applicant. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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