as in candidates
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award
have numerous applicants for the job
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Recent Examples of applicants
But the 2023 decision promulgated the racist myth that the plaintiffs had been rejected in favor of less qualified Black and Brown applicants.
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Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
The difference in median MCAT scores between the white and Black applicants accepted at UCLA, Simpson points out, could be as few as seven answers on a test with 230 questions.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
This state program offers competitive interest rates and down payment assistance for eligible government or conventional loan applicants.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Rather than mass applying to roles, career coach Eliana Goldstein told CNBC that applicants should use the time to network and develop their personal brands.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Two years in, applicants are still writing about Finley by name.
—Joshua Cole, CBS News, 20 May 2026
From all applications received, the top 10 applicants were selected to interview for the final awards.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
One of Minnesota’s biggest business competitions is heating up this week as the semifinalists are chosen, eliminating more than 90% of applicants.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026
Applications can be submitted year-round, and applicants will know if they have been accepted within two months of applying.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
The difference in median MCAT scores between the white and Black applicants accepted at UCLA, Simpson points out, could be as few as seven answers on a test with 230 questions.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
This state program offers competitive interest rates and down payment assistance for eligible government or conventional loan applicants.
—Jp Shaffer, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Rather than mass applying to roles, career coach Eliana Goldstein told CNBC that applicants should use the time to network and develop their personal brands.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 May 2026
Two years in, applicants are still writing about Finley by name.
—Joshua Cole, CBS News, 20 May 2026
From all applications received, the top 10 applicants were selected to interview for the final awards.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2026
One of Minnesota’s biggest business competitions is heating up this week as the semifinalists are chosen, eliminating more than 90% of applicants.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026
Applications can be submitted year-round, and applicants will know if they have been accepted within two months of applying.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for applicants
candidates
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The two candidates who advance to the general election would be wise to offer Californians a hope for the future that doesn’t call back to our yesterdays.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Becerra went from polling in the single digits before the fallout in early April to being among the top gubernatorial candidates.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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“Applicants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applicants. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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