noncandidate

noun

Definition of noncandidatenext
as in incumbent

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Recent Examples of noncandidate Vote for a marginal party or write in our displeasure with a noncandidate? — Jesse A. Myerson, The New Republic, 2 Sep. 2020 The donation appears to be the largest noncandidate contribution ever given to a campaign. — Rick Pearson, chicagotribune.com, 17 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncandidate
  1. incumbent
  2. awardee
  3. inductee
Noun
  • In the Republican stronghold of Mat-Su, in southcentral Alaska, the incumbent suffered a setback this week.
    — Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Nov. 2026
  • In South Carolina’s 2nd District, a recount is ongoing in the race between Republican incumbent Joe Wilson and Democrat Zyon Khalia.
    — Camille Baker, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of incumbent
Noun
  • In most instances, the evening culminates with a performance by the awardee.
    — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Previous Fashion Icon awardee Tracee Ellis Ross joined the event as a sponsor through her brand Pattern Beauty.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of awardee
Noun
  • Future inductees to the Hall of Fame will also visit local schools as part of the new initiative.
    — nats_syndicator, Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Meanwhile, Oasis stars Liam Gallagher and Noel Gallagher, who are also among this year’s inductees, have chosen to skip the ceremony.
    — Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of inductee

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