seekers

noun

plural of seeker
as in candidates
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award predicted a tough year for summer job seekers

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Recent Examples of seekers The pope’s visit comes just two weeks after the European Union began implementing a new set of rules governing how each of its 27 member states will deal with irregular migration and asylum seekers. — ABC News, 4 July 2026 The article advises job seekers to strategically craft their career narrative. — Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 Adventure seekers may want to take a few days to explore the Shining Rock Wilderness Area in the Pisgah National Forest, which can be accessed via the Graveyard Fields trailhead. — Josh Laskin, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026 So there’s a mismatch between job seekers and the jobs that are available. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 3 July 2026 Mismatches between job-seekers and employers could be slowing hiring as well. — Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 2 July 2026 For job seekers who want a more structured approach to tailoring applications, DashResume offers a practical set of tools. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 2 July 2026 What's more, more job seekers appear to be giving up on entering the workforce. — Dan Mangan,luke Fountain,kevin Breuninger,garrett Downs,ashley Capoot,justin Papp, CNBC, 2 July 2026 Honda's small hybrid SUV is a solid option for commuters and value seekers who want a versatile daily driver. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seekers
  1. candidates
  2. applicants
  3. contenders
Noun
  • Back then, the imperial family was bigger and incorporated other collateral branches, known as Oke, which offered a pool of candidates if the main bloodline failed to produce an heir.
    — Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
  • Even candidates who have merely been endorsed by progressive organizations have sought to draw distinctions.
    — Nik Popli, Time, 13 July 2026
Definition of candidates
Noun
  • Despite the feeling of discouragement that can come with the rejections and even ghostings applicants face, these internships — though sometimes few and far between — still exist.
    — Cami Fateh, Vogue, 15 July 2026
  • Interested applicants can submit their information for consideration, here.
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
Definition of applicants
Noun
  • How vetting candidates can have consequences In the corporate world, the failure to thoroughly vet contenders to lead organizations can have serious consequences.
    — Edward Segal, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • The World Cup’s final week is expected to pack a punch as the global field of contenders is winnowed to two.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 11 July 2026
Definition of contenders

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