Synonyms of applicant

applicant

noun

ˈa-pli-kənt 

as in candidate

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

have numerous applicants for the job

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of applicant

These digital humans — which mirror a job applicant’s voice and likeness but are in reality an artificial alter — are showing up in first-round interviews, according to recruiters. — Jake Angelo, semafor.com, 7 Aug. 2026

The broader question is whether a blanket $5 million insurance requirement is appropriate for every applicant, regardless of the size or risk of the operation. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 7 Aug. 2026

While the total number of California first-year applicants who received offers has increased systemwide, this number dropped for Berkeley, Davis and Merced since last year. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026

And throughout 2026, the State Department has issued zero Special Immigrant Visas to Afghan principal applicants. — Shawn Vandiver, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026