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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Towns can begin submitting their bids now and the strongest candidates will progress to a shortlist, with each shortlisted town receiving £60,000 in funding.

From BBC

When asked who the party's candidate was for first minister, Jones replied it would be "announced very shortly".

From BBC

This unusual phase of water conducts electricity exceptionally well, making it a strong candidate for explaining the strange magnetic fields observed around ice giant planets.

From Science Daily

Unlike presidential elections, statewide contests do not feature running mates; each candidate must be elected on their own merits.

From Los Angeles Times

Against that backdrop, the election has taken on a significance that extends well beyond individual candidates.

From BBC

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