as in candidate
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award
a debate between the two aspirants for the highest office
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Recent Examples of aspirant
The Chase Sapphire Reserve Visa, a long-time favorite of points and miles hobbyists and luxury travel aspirants, is getting an overhaul and a hefty new annual fee.
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 17 June 2025
The council’s structure, with no electoral districts and only at-large seats, allows incumbents and aspirants alike to maneuver strategically.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
Already, some aspirants have begun plotting campaigns.
—New York Times, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
But once Abbas leaves office, the competition among the three men—and any other aspirants—could potentially turn violent.
—Grant Rumley, Foreign Affairs, 9 Mar. 2017
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 17 June 2025
The council’s structure, with no electoral districts and only at-large seats, allows incumbents and aspirants alike to maneuver strategically.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 13 May 2025
Already, some aspirants have begun plotting campaigns.
—New York Times, Mercury News, 13 Apr. 2025
But once Abbas leaves office, the competition among the three men—and any other aspirants—could potentially turn violent.
—Grant Rumley, Foreign Affairs, 9 Mar. 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspirant
Noun
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In one of the videos, candidates are seen on the catwalk when the earthquake hits.—
Rajeev Tyagi,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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The right candidate will discuss their holistic approach to meeting your financial goals, rather than immediately pushing products.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The requirement that residents and applicants prove their citizenship — and that housing providers verify it — could create $100 million in new costs, HUD expects.—
Jesse Coburn,
ProPublica,
29 Sep. 2025
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Risher isn’t the only chief executive who throws out unconventional questions to get a deeper read on applicants.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Aspirant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspirant. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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