candidate

[kan-di-deyt, -dit, kan-di-deyt] / ˈkæn dɪˌdeɪt, -dɪt, ˈkæn dɪˌdeɪt /

NOUN

person desiring political office, job

Synonyms

STRONGEST

applicant aspirant bidder competitor contender contestant nominee successor

STRONG

claimant entrant hopeful petitioner possibility pothunter runner seeker stumper suitor write-in

WEAK

dark horse favorite son handshaker job-hunter office seeker possible choice solicitant whistle-stopper

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This week, all three are candidates to dissent in favor of a cut.

From The Wall Street Journal

There is growing uncertainty over whether the Spaniard will remain at the club beyond this season, while it is understood City have started the process of identifying candidates to replace him.

From BBC

Kent, a former political candidate with connections to right-wing extremists, was confirmed in July as head of the National Counterterrorism Center, which analyzes and detects terrorist threats.

From Los Angeles Times

In January, Wilson warned in an open letter to potential Lululemon CEO candidates that a new leader alone won’t resolve the company’s problems.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chavez and his cause earned international attention, especially after he fasted for 36 days in 1968, ending it by sharing bread with then-presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy.

From Los Angeles Times

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