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
There are candidates on the bench to still crack the postseason rotation if needed, too.
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Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
More than a half-dozen potential candidates are speaking here to make inroads among Black leaders, one of Democrats' most powerful voting blocs.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
If the massive field of Democratic candidates for California governor spread their voters too thin in the June primary, Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco could both advance to November’s general election, assuring a Republican governor of the state.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Aikman said he’d been asked over the years about head coach candidates, but he’d never been asked about general managers.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Both losses were at the buzzer, decided by MVP candidates.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
Still, Price has donated more than $2 million since 2023 to Republican candidates and political action committees promoting school choice, according to The Washington Post.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
After all, progressive candidates have long generated excitement without winning electoral victories.
—Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
While Protect Wyoming is necessarily focused within the state and on state politics, rather than federal candidates, its work stands to influence nonresidents who hunt, fish, and recreate in the state.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 3 Apr. 2026
Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
More than a half-dozen potential candidates are speaking here to make inroads among Black leaders, one of Democrats' most powerful voting blocs.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
If the massive field of Democratic candidates for California governor spread their voters too thin in the June primary, Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco could both advance to November’s general election, assuring a Republican governor of the state.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Aikman said he’d been asked over the years about head coach candidates, but he’d never been asked about general managers.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
Both losses were at the buzzer, decided by MVP candidates.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 Apr. 2026
Still, Price has donated more than $2 million since 2023 to Republican candidates and political action committees promoting school choice, according to The Washington Post.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
After all, progressive candidates have long generated excitement without winning electoral victories.
—Joey Cappelletti, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
While Protect Wyoming is necessarily focused within the state and on state politics, rather than federal candidates, its work stands to influence nonresidents who hunt, fish, and recreate in the state.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for candidates
Noun
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The state still plans to roll out the rules early, starting July 1, despite its long struggle with system backlogs that applicants said have delayed benefits.—
Sam Whitehead,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Space for Humanity, a nonprofit, selected her for the journey among many applicants.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The home opener, especially for non-contenders, serves as a window into the season.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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The first debate between presidential candidates occurred on May 17, 1948, when Republican contenders Thomas Dewey and Harold Stassen matched wits.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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What is expected to be the biggest gathering of possible Democratic 2028 presidential hopefuls is set to happen at the convention for the National Action Network, an organization dedicated to fighting for civil rights and equality.—
Hannah Demissie,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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For a majority of college hopefuls and their families, the financial aid offer is key in choosing where to attend and how to cover the tab.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Candidates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/candidates. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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