NONCANDIDATE Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

noncandidate

noun

Definition of noncandidate

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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Noun

Every two-bit candidate without an articulable platform argues for it and blames its absence on the incumbent.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
Democrat Alisa Simmons has raised roughly two-thirds of Republican incumbent Tim O’Hare in total political contributions in the Tarrannt County judge race from February to July.

— Rachel Royster July 16, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Definition of incumbent

Noun

As Maher walked on stage to receive his award from 2014 awardee Leno, up stepped impressionist Friend from the audience to interrupt the proceedings.

— Paul Harris, Variety, 29 June 2026
The final awardee, Trisha Baga, a Queens native, works across multimedia installation, ceramics, and performance, exploring, among other themes, the increasing encroachment of technology into everyday life.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 4 June 2026

Definition of awardee

Noun

The nine-time Grammy winner and 2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee is known for her blend of blues, country, folk, rock and pop.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
Not so, five-time Grammy Award-winner and Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Wynonna Judd.

— George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026

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