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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Los Angeles mayoral candidate Austin Beutner’s daughter was found by the side of a highway in Palmdale the night she died, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.

From Los Angeles Times

For now, Warsh may look like the candidate most likely to satisfy all parties.

From BBC

Cantor Fitzgerald analysts suggested earlier this year that they were eyeing GoDaddy as a candidate to go private, a move that would allow it to escape the pressure of the public market.

From Barron's

In a recent public filing, Disney’s board said it would make its decision in the current quarter and that internal candidates are receiving mentoring from Iger and external coaches.

From The Wall Street Journal

Doctoral candidates, alumni, foreign visitors and even faculty colleagues all appeared in the hall.

From The Wall Street Journal

candidate

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