as in candidate
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award
have numerous applicants for the job
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Recent Examples of applicant
The city is encouraging applicants who can also program educational events on indigenous culture.
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 5 June 2025
Still, for single women, who make up the majority of applicants but are not considered priority patients, the wait can be long.
—Ophélie Loubat, The Dial, 3 June 2025
These activities demonstrate passion, resourcefulness, and practical skills that help applicants stand out.
—Maja Zelihic, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Many organizations don’t post open roles on an actual job board, relying on word-of-mouth to send them their best job applicants instead.
—Rebecca Fraser-Thill, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 5 June 2025
Still, for single women, who make up the majority of applicants but are not considered priority patients, the wait can be long.
—Ophélie Loubat, The Dial, 3 June 2025
These activities demonstrate passion, resourcefulness, and practical skills that help applicants stand out.
—Maja Zelihic, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Many organizations don’t post open roles on an actual job board, relying on word-of-mouth to send them their best job applicants instead.
—Rebecca Fraser-Thill, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for applicant
candidate
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That represents a huge decline from 2008, the climax of the Barack Obama coalition, when the Democratic candidate won 62% of the young male vote against GOP challenger John McCain.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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In a statement to the Star-Telegram, a Keller spokesperson said only one candidate applied.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2025
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“Applicant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applicant. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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