Synonyms of aspirant

aspirant

noun

ˈa-sp(ə-)rənt 

as in candidate

one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award

a debate between the two aspirants for the highest office

Synonyms & Similar Words

• candidate
• applicant
• contender
• seeker
• expectant
• hopeful
• nominee
• campaigner
• prospect
• competitor
• contestant
• applier
• entrant
• entry
• qualifier
• favorite
• claimant
• pretender
• crown prince
• favorite son
• spoiler
• stalking horse
• running mate
• dark horse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• incumbent
• officeholder
• awardee
• inductee
• dropout
• noncandidate
• honoree

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of aspirant

This time around, absent Wilson or other prominent Black aspirants, those voters would be likely to vote for Johnson. — Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026

Many aspirants, like Yusuf, consider jars of skin lightening cream to be essential, along with access to exclusive gyms and going to the right hair salon. — Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026

Despite many aspirants and imitators, there really hasn’t been anything like it since. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025

Meanwhile, both incumbent members of Congress and aspirants will be running in districts that have been radically gerrymandered to shrink Republicans’ tiny delegation even more, as Democrats seek to regain control of Congress. — Dan Walters, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025