SINCE 1828

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applier

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of applier

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

first-time appliers for federal grant money

Synonyms of applier

applicant, aspirant, campaigner, candidate, contender, expectant, hopeful, prospect, seeker

Words Related to applier

competitor, contestant, entrant, entry, favorite, qualifier

dark horse, spoiler, stalking horse

crown prince, favorite son

claimant, pretender

nominee, running mate

Near Antonyms of applier

incumbent, officeholder

awardee, honoree, inductee

dropout

Antonyms of applier

noncandidate

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applier

Synonyms and Antonyms of applier