Synonyms of applicants

applicants

noun

plural of applicant

as in candidates

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

have numerous applicants for the job

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of applicants

Despite the feeling of discouragement that can come with the rejections and even ghostings applicants face, these internships — though sometimes few and far between — still exist. — Cami Fateh, Vogue, 15 July 2026

Interested applicants can submit their information for consideration, here. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026

The organizing committee also plans to deploy 4,000 volunteers selected from more than 10,000 applicants. — Vera Lucia Pappaterra, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

The initiative will allow applicants to choose from the categories of fashion design, fashion business, fashion communication and image — presented in one to two images alongside a brief explanation. — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 14 July 2026

The exact credit score requirements are not publicly disclosed; however, SoFi may ask applicants to provide at least three months’ worth of business bank statements to get a snapshot of your business’ overall health. — Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 14 July 2026

The American Film Institute is now accepting applicants for its storied AFI DWW+ program for the class of 2028, as IndieWire exclusively shares. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 13 July 2026

EuroNews reports that applicants must show proof that their annual salary is at least 50 times the country’s monthly minimum wage of 620 euros (about $709), or €31,000 (about $35,460) a year. — Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026

Small businesses are struggling to hire, with 62% trying to fill positions but 84% unable to find qualified applicants, revealing a significant skills gap. — Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026