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
The application fees for a green card range from $2,000 to $5,000, and applicants often must travel to places like Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, (across the border from El Paso) to obtain a visa.
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Laura Castañeda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2025
Meanwhile, the city closed the program to new applicants who are not required by law to receive the subsidy.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025
The state of California is seeking applicants for full-time positions in fields including legal work, engineering and information technology .
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2025
Each year, five applicants are awarded up to $10,000 each to go towards completing their project in various stages of production.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 1 May 2025
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Laura Castañeda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 May 2025
Meanwhile, the city closed the program to new applicants who are not required by law to receive the subsidy.
—Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 9 May 2025
The state of California is seeking applicants for full-time positions in fields including legal work, engineering and information technology .
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 7 May 2025
Each year, five applicants are awarded up to $10,000 each to go towards completing their project in various stages of production.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for applicant
candidate
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The 2022 All-Star Game starter for the AL, McClanahan was an emerging Cy Young candidate before a back injury, Tommy John surgery and a triceps injury that has delayed his return this season.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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These initial filters help save valuable time by weeding out candidates who aren't truly committed.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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“Applicant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applicant. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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