as in applicants
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award
each candidate for town council was allowed to speak at the candidates' forum
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Recent Examples of candidates
The two candidates who advance to the general election would be wise to offer Californians a hope for the future that doesn’t call back to our yesterdays.
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
Becerra went from polling in the single digits before the fallout in early April to being among the top gubernatorial candidates.
—James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Even Chanel, a 115-year-old luxury house synonymous with heritage and exclusivity, is looking past credentials to assess who candidates actually are.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 14 May 2026
And until June 12, when the congressional candidates must qualify to be on the ballot, voters will have no idea who is running.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The Supportive Housing Network of New York (the Network) and our more than 200 nonprofit members statewide that develop and provide supportive housing, along with our tenant community, should be a resource for candidates.
—Pascale Leone, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2025
So far, there are three other candidates.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025
In Winnetka School District 36, four candidates are competing for three seats on the School Board.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
High-quality vaccine candidates were in late-stage trials.
—John Green, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2025
Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
Becerra went from polling in the single digits before the fallout in early April to being among the top gubernatorial candidates.
—James Ward, USA Today, 15 May 2026
Even Chanel, a 115-year-old luxury house synonymous with heritage and exclusivity, is looking past credentials to assess who candidates actually are.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 14 May 2026
And until June 12, when the congressional candidates must qualify to be on the ballot, voters will have no idea who is running.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
The Supportive Housing Network of New York (the Network) and our more than 200 nonprofit members statewide that develop and provide supportive housing, along with our tenant community, should be a resource for candidates.
—Pascale Leone, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2025
So far, there are three other candidates.
—Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2025
In Winnetka School District 36, four candidates are competing for three seats on the School Board.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2025
High-quality vaccine candidates were in late-stage trials.
—John Green, The Atlantic, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for candidates
Noun
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Applications can be submitted year-round, and applicants will know if they have been accepted within two months of applying.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Previously, there was no special consideration given to applicants who had lived or worked in the county.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The Knicks look like bona fide title contenders.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Fourteen candidates are on the ballot, though only five, including Pratt, are viewed as viable contenders heading into the June 2 primary.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Anxiety over the cost of living, the state of the economy and access to health care have dominated conversations along the campaign trail for Bottoms and the rest of the crowd of Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls.—
Riley Bunch,
AJC.com,
13 May 2026
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Still, all populist-right political hopefuls and their supporters have perverse incentives to fight the culture war rather than focus on running a campaign.—
Conor Friedersdorf,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Candidates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candidates. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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