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

The show lures corporate sponsors to the marketing mecca, where brands hope to convert experience seekers into true believers, eventually disciples. — Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

And while von Furstenberg gravitated to something more minimalist and streamlined for her look, there’s plenty of options out there for the more flamboyant sun-seekers, too. — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026

Lyntris expects its phase-change capability to first support seeker and sensor programs. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026

About two hours later, the Venezuelan asylum-seeker emerged from the office of a security firm contracted by the government. — Shimon Prokupecz, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

The rooms proved to be catnip for selfie-seekers and a financial boon to museums and galleries, which could dependably rely on them to draw throngs of visitors eager to line up for a chance at a few seconds alone in one of them. — News Desk, Artforum, 27 Aug. 2026

Home seekers around Southern California were feeling profound sticker shock. — Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Job seekers in South Florida are navigating a tricky mix of stubborn inflation, high interest rates and an AI shift that’s squeezing entry-level hiring. — Jessica Lipscomb, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

Some immigrants who are legally living in the country, including asylum seekers, are no longer eligible. — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026