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
According to the announcement, TDE Films whittled the pool of applicants to 25 finalists before identifying the five recipients whose work demonstrated distinct narrative voices, emotionally resonant characters and culturally meaningful perspectives.
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Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Loosening restrictions Chinese work visas generally come with strict, complex requirements and allow limited stays for a small group of high-end applicants who are sponsored by employers.
—Peter Guo, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
Feedback will be gathered at community meetings, and applicants will be evaluated over the next several months.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2025
The process remains open to previous applicants.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
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Okla Jones, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Loosening restrictions Chinese work visas generally come with strict, complex requirements and allow limited stays for a small group of high-end applicants who are sponsored by employers.
—Peter Guo, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025
Feedback will be gathered at community meetings, and applicants will be evaluated over the next several months.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2025
The process remains open to previous applicants.
—Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for applicant
candidate
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The majority of interested clients are eligible candidates for PRP and PRF; however, those with blood disorders, autoimmune conditions, infections or taking blood-thinning medication should consult with their aesthetic provider first.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Three of the board’s trustees will be elected to full, four-year terms from a field of four candidates, including incumbents Linda Hoskins Sutton and Brad Isnard and challengers Joe Caiharr and Geoffrey Kump.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Applicant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applicant. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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