APPLICANTS Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

applicants

noun

plural of applicant

as in candidates

one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award have numerous applicants for the job

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Recent Examples of applicants Florida’s clemency and pardon process is notoriously slow, with applicants often waiting for years. — Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026 The pool of possible questions was expanded from 100 to 128; and new applicants now have to answer twice as many correctly to pass. — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026 North Natomas Jibe also provides a $600 vanpool subsidy per vehicle for eligible applicants. — Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026 The scammers demand payment via wire transfer, gift cards or cryptocurrency ATMs, threatening to stall or cancel projects if applicants don’t pay immediately. — Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 2 July 2026 In Arizona, applicants completing the federal form that do not provide citizenship proof may be registered as voting in only federal elections, but are not eligible to vote for president or by mail. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 29 June 2026 Moroccan nationals made up 13% of applicants, followed by Venezuelans at 11% and Peruvians at 9%, the government said. — Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 How to apply for Purina's chief snuggle officer Interested applicants can apply on Purina’s website from now until July 17. — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 6 July 2026 Open to individuals and teams aged 18 and older, applicants must submit 2-5 demo tracks by August 12 KST, showcasing originality and global pop potential. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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There were 4,183 ballots cast in the Kings/Ducks voting, and four candidates received at least 75% of the vote.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
His youngest daughter is now among the six candidates in the special election that will decide who finishes his term.

— Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 6 July 2026

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