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
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  1. incumbent
  2. awardee
  3. inductee
Noun
  • And in Alaska, the pipeline project – estimated to cost between $45 and $55 billion – has entered the close Senate race between GOP incumbent Dan Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola.
    — Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Three seats are up for grabs on Placerville’s five-member, at-large City Council, with only one incumbent seeking reelection.
    — Haley Parsley October 2, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 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
  • Prior honorees presenting incoming inductees include The Honorable Fiona Ma, William Wang and Soo Man LEE.
    — Paul Grein, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Sabathia — a culture-setting leader and ace who helped the Yankees win the 2009 World Series — entered the National Baseball Hall of Fame as a first-ballot inductee last year with a Yankees hat on his plaque.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of inductee

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“Noncandidate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncandidate. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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