Synonyms of seeker

seeker

noun

as in candidate

one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award

predicted a tough year for summer job seekers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• candidate
• applicant
• contender
• aspirant
• campaigner
• hopeful
• expectant
• nominee
• prospect
• competitor
• contestant
• applier
• entry
• entrant
• qualifier
• claimant
• pretender
• favorite
• crown prince
• favorite son
• spoiler
• running mate
• stalking horse
• dark horse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• incumbent
• officeholder
• awardee
• noncandidate
• dropout
• inductee
• honoree

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of seeker

On Thursday, a career fair in southwest Atlanta brought job seekers face-to-face with employers looking to hire. — Jamal Goss, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

The piercing screams and cheers of thrill seekers clashed with blaring music and barkers calling crowds to their games. — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

The asylum seeker from Peru had also been arrested on suspicion of domestic violence in the city of Wyoming. — Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 14 Oct. 2026

Based on previous iterations of PAC-3, Edge uses a new seeker system that provides greater precision and maneuverability. — New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026

Refugees, asylum seekers, victims of human trafficking and domestic violence are among those who have lost coverage. — Mikella Schuettler, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026

New seeker drives precision At the heart of PAC-3 Edge sits an advanced seeker developed at Lockheed Martin’s Strigo Product Center. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026

Malaysia is home to about 215,600 refugees and asylum-seekers registered with UNHCR, including about 126,000 Rohingya who make up one of Southeast Asia’s largest refugee communities. — ABC News, 8 Oct. 2026

There are old favorites that have been welcoming intrepid sun-seekers for decades, while the buzzy newcomers have brought along serious culinary cred and ever-ambitious spas. — Chris Schalkx, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026