as in probation
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of candidacy
On Tuesday, his candidacy was brought to the Reading School District board for approval, normally a slam dunk.
—
Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 20 May 2025
In an interview with the Tribune a week after the debate, Meza said that although having a leader who is representative of the Latino student body is a good thing, her candidacy is not about race.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
Through the turbulence, Casey DeSantis hasn’t uttered another word about a candidacy that some operatives once believed was all but guaranteed.
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
On Tuesday, Biss’ political director for that effort, state Sen. Robert Peters of Chicago, announced his candidacy for Kelly’s seat.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for candidacy
Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 20 May 2025
In an interview with the Tribune a week after the debate, Meza said that although having a leader who is representative of the Latino student body is a good thing, her candidacy is not about race.
—Nell Salzman, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
Through the turbulence, Casey DeSantis hasn’t uttered another word about a candidacy that some operatives once believed was all but guaranteed.
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
On Tuesday, Biss’ political director for that effort, state Sen. Robert Peters of Chicago, announced his candidacy for Kelly’s seat.
—Rick Pearson, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for candidacy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for candidacy
Noun
-
Mia Matthews, ex-wife of Palm Beach real estate swindler and Rowland friend Robert Matthews, was in federal court Thursday in Bridgeport where, after pleading for leniency, she was sentenced to probation and fined $6,000 for evading $2.75 million in taxes with her former husband.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
5 June 2025
-
Judge Brad Weinreb rejected a request that Brooks be sentenced to probation.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2025
Noun
-
This article was written by the Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education.—
Jon Marcus,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
-
In recent years, Keith has launched projects that center youth, arts education, and community wellness.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
13 June 2025
Noun
-
San Francisco was trying to create a Marxist demonstration out of its schooling, and parents in the famously progressive city wanted nothing to do with it.—
The Editors,
National Review,
29 May 2025
-
There seems to be a popular opinion among some teachers and parents that maintaining a native language would keep students back in their schooling.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Candidacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candidacy. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share