candidacy
noun
can·di·da·cy
ˈkan-də-də-sē 
ˈka-nə-
plural candidacies
: the state of being a candidate
he is expected to announce his candidacy
Examples of candidacy in a Sentence
He withdrew his candidacy after the scandal damaged his reputation.
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Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 3 Oct. 2025
In addition to Holladay, Cordelia Smith-Johnson, a Democrat from Sherwood, and Bo Renshaw, a Republican from North Little Rock, have already announced their candidacies for the seat.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Sep. 2025
In September 2022, Bukele announced his candidacy for reelection.
—T. Christian Miller, ProPublica, 30 Sep. 2025
His Heisman candidacy depends on a quick return.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Candidacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/candidacy. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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candidacy
noun
can·di·da·cy
ˈkan-dəd-ə-sē
ˈkan-əd-
plural candidacies
: the state of being a candidate
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