as in candidate
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award
first-time appliers for federal grant money
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Noun
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On the night of the primary election, holding hands with Montag, the mayoral candidate posed in glossy paparazzi-style photos.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
4 June 2026 -
But for a Cy Young candidate who, as part of a six-man rotation, won’t pitch in as many games as his competition, efficiency matters.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Ascent applicants and borrowers that agree to the AscentUP Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, as well as students associated with an Ascent parent loan application, have access to the AscentUP platform.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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In major cities like Los Angeles or San Francisco, eligible applicants can receive thousands of dollars in financial assistance on unpaid rent, mortgage, and sometimes future rent.—
Philip Wang,
Time,
9 June 2026
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“Applier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applier. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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