as in candidates
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award
an experienced campaigner who knows that one televised mistake can put an end to one's candidacy
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Recent Examples of campaigners
That kept progressive campaigners interested in his seat.
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David Weigel, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Civil liberties campaigners across Britain and beyond swiftly condemned the designation, warning that applying terrorism laws to such a group risks chilling free speech and assembly, while also setting a dangerous precedent for protest rights.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Some campaigners go even further, claiming not only that Mercator negatively affects how the world sees Africa, but also how Africans see themselves.
—Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
In Pictures via Getty Images London’s public transport should be entirely free, say campaigners, echoing mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's proposal to remove fares from New York's buses.
—Nicole Kobie, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Oscar campaigners will relentlessly bang the drums through March.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025
To get to the ballot, campaigners must garner at least 106,384 signatures spread among the state’s congressional districts before next May.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
The Bring Kids Back initiative has repatriated 1,243 children, according to The Mirror, although campaigners say there are still thousands of children separated from their families.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
No one made waves in business without working hard to some degree, contrary to what the anti-hustle campaigners will tell you.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
David Weigel, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Civil liberties campaigners across Britain and beyond swiftly condemned the designation, warning that applying terrorism laws to such a group risks chilling free speech and assembly, while also setting a dangerous precedent for protest rights.
—Kara Fox, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
Some campaigners go even further, claiming not only that Mercator negatively affects how the world sees Africa, but also how Africans see themselves.
—Big Think, 2 Sep. 2025
In Pictures via Getty Images London’s public transport should be entirely free, say campaigners, echoing mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's proposal to remove fares from New York's buses.
—Nicole Kobie, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Oscar campaigners will relentlessly bang the drums through March.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 28 Aug. 2025
To get to the ballot, campaigners must garner at least 106,384 signatures spread among the state’s congressional districts before next May.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
The Bring Kids Back initiative has repatriated 1,243 children, according to The Mirror, although campaigners say there are still thousands of children separated from their families.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
No one made waves in business without working hard to some degree, contrary to what the anti-hustle campaigners will tell you.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for campaigners
candidates
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Suspicious activity could lead to the disqualification of candidates and a permanent suspension of the Athlete of the Week poll.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Her comments come as Democrats face a leadership crossroads in Washington, with long-serving figures under scrutiny and younger candidates pushing for change.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Campaigners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/campaigners. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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