as in incumbent
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of noncandidate
Vote for a marginal party or write in our displeasure with a noncandidate?
—
Jesse A. Myerson, The New Republic, 2 Sep. 2020
Despite being a noncandidate, Mr. Brown seemed to make a shadow campaign swing this month.
—New York Times, 23 July 2019
The donation appears to be the largest noncandidate contribution ever given to a campaign.
—Rick Pearson, chicagotribune.com, 17 May 2017
Jesse A. Myerson, The New Republic, 2 Sep. 2020
Despite being a noncandidate, Mr. Brown seemed to make a shadow campaign swing this month.
—New York Times, 23 July 2019
The donation appears to be the largest noncandidate contribution ever given to a campaign.
—Rick Pearson, chicagotribune.com, 17 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for noncandidate
Noun
-
In redistricting, those districts were redrawn to give Republican incumbents more cushioning.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 June 2025
-
That could backfire in a presidential bid DNC vote on David Hogg's fate unites Democratic incumbents Georgia lawmaker Derrick Jackson becomes fourth Democrat to announce gubernatorial bid Political tides appear to be trending in Republicans’ favor in the Garden State.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2025
Noun
-
The Boston Celtics beat the Lakers 111-102 in Game 7 to win their 15th NBA title. 1992 — Tracy Austin, 29, is youngest inductee of International Tennis Hall of Fame. 1994 — For the first time in 11 years, the United States loses in the women’s world basketball championships.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2025
-
The new inductees join more than 150 individuals who have been enshrined since its launch in 1984.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
10 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Noncandidate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noncandidate. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share