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Candidate

//ˈkæn.dɪ.deɪt//

Synonyms for "candidate" (62 found)

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General use (54)

Noun, verb(4 words)

match pretender suitor wanter

Name, noun(4 words)

agent collector bidder wisher

Name, noun, verb(1 words)

Noun(30 words)

prospect entry lover possibility stalking horse entrant solicitor dark horse stalking-horse postulant petitioner seeker claimant applicant assignee running mate also-ran campaigner nominee solicitant

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aspirer appointee favorite son selectee yearner licensee baby kisser desirer coveter hankerer

Adj, noun(6 words)

hopeful votary suppliant aspirant supplicant fancier

Adj, noun, verb(1 words)

also ran defeated candidate office seeker political hopeful presidential timber whistle-stopper

Informal (8)

Name, noun, slang(1 words)

Adj, noun, verb, slang(1 words)

Noun, verb, slang(2 words)

deputy lame duck

Adj, noun, slang(2 words)

Noun, slang(2 words)

devotee stumper

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