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
  • There’s been a lot of talk about candidates being authentic, being relatable.
    — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Other smaller-name candidates also saw their petitions challenged.
    — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of candidates
Noun
  • At the same time, applicants must complete a detailed background questionnaire that includes questions about previous adverse employment, adverse military service, and past criminal history – and certify that their answers are truthful.
    — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • The closed-door, off-the-record, noncompetitive summit opened to applicants in May, later unfolding from September 17-21.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of applicants
Noun
  • If true, Turner beat out likely contenders including Callum Turner and Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
    — Redazione Show, Vanity Fair, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Two of the contenders are first features from women filmmakers.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of contenders

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“Expectants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/expectants. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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