Synonyms of hopefuls

hopefuls

noun

plural of hopeful

as in candidates

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

the three mayoral hopefuls are going to debate on local TV

Synonyms & Similar Words

• candidates
• contenders
• applicants
• aspirants
• seekers
• nominees
• campaigners
• prospects
• competitors
• contestants
• expectants
• entrants
• entries
• qualifiers
• favorites
• appliers
• claimants
• pretenders
• spoilers
• favorite sons
• crown princes
• stalking horses
• running mates
• dark horses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• incumbents
• officeholders
• inductees
• awardees
• dropouts
• honorees
• noncandidates