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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for expectants
  1. candidates
  2. applicants
  3. contenders
Noun
  • Back then, the imperial family was bigger and incorporated other collateral branches, known as Oke, which offered a pool of candidates if the main bloodline failed to produce an heir.
    — Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • Even candidates who have merely been endorsed by progressive organizations have sought to draw distinctions.
    — Nik Popli, Time, 13 July 2026
Definition of candidates
Noun
  • Open to individuals and teams aged 18 and older, applicants must submit 2-5 demo tracks by August 12 KST, showcasing originality and global pop potential.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • Florida’s clemency and pardon process is notoriously slow, with applicants often waiting for years.
    — Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026
Definition of applicants
Noun
  • How vetting candidates can have consequences In the corporate world, the failure to thoroughly vet contenders to lead organizations can have serious consequences.
    — Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • The World Cup’s final week is expected to pack a punch as the global field of contenders is winnowed to two.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 July 2026
Definition of contenders

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“Expectants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expectants. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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