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seeker

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Synonyms & Antonyms of seeker

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

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Synonyms for seeker

applicant,
applier,
aspirant,
campaigner,
candidate,
contender,
expectant,
hopeful,
prospect

Words Related to seeker

competitor,
contestant,
entrant,
entry,
favorite,
qualifier

dark horse,
spoiler,
stalking horse

crown prince,
favorite son

claimant,
pretender

nominee,
running mate

Near Antonyms for seeker

incumbent,
officeholder

awardee,
honoree,
inductee

dropout

Antonyms for seeker

noncandidate

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“Seeker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seeker. Accessed 12 Jun. 2021.

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