EXPECTANTS Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

expectants

noun

plural of expectant

as in candidates

one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award divinity students who were all expectants for a curacy

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Recent Examples of expectants But for the design-minded expectants, choosing items for the registry can feel like a compromise between function and aesthetics. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2026

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Noun

The potential candidates will also hear more cynical arguments in favor of running no matter what.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Kristin Pawlik and Wendy Howerton garnered the most votes among the three candidates in the March nonpartisan judicial race, but neither got more than the 50% required to win outright.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026

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When the cast visited Japan in March 2025, Mystery Channel hosted a special event attended by 270 lucky fans chosen from applicants nationwide, giving them the opportunity to meet and interact with the cast.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
The process will work by Watrfall execs reviewing every submission and responding to applicants within six weeks.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026

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In a defining game that many thought would expose problems masked by UCLA’s early-season success, the Bruins — though imperfect — vociferously announced their arrival to the college football world as legitimate playoff contenders.

— Elias Esquivel, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
By the end of spring, four main contenders emerged in sophomores Buchanan and SJ Alofaituli and freshmen Congdon and Jackson Cantwell.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026

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