as in candidate
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award
a debate between the two aspirants for the highest office
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Recent Examples of aspirant
The Round of 32 separates the first-weekend scrum and the title aspirants.
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Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
But observers say liberal presidential aspirant Lee Jae-myung is heavily favored to win the vote as conservatives remain in disarray over Yoon’s ouster, although Lee also faces criminal trials on allegations of corruption and other charges.
—Time, 24 Apr. 2025
The field is highly fluid, and a dozen or more White House aspirants could still join the presidential primary fight, while those mentioned prominently for some time might demur and stay out.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
Although medicine is lucrative, Dr. Cassidy advises aspirants not to pursue a medical career for the money.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
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Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
But observers say liberal presidential aspirant Lee Jae-myung is heavily favored to win the vote as conservatives remain in disarray over Yoon’s ouster, although Lee also faces criminal trials on allegations of corruption and other charges.
—Time, 24 Apr. 2025
The field is highly fluid, and a dozen or more White House aspirants could still join the presidential primary fight, while those mentioned prominently for some time might demur and stay out.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2025
Although medicine is lucrative, Dr. Cassidy advises aspirants not to pursue a medical career for the money.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aspirant
Noun
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On Tuesday, two state legislators joined the crowded field of Democratic candidates looking to replace longtime U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky in Illinois’ 9th Congressional District.—
Grace Miserocchi,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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The conference of quarterbacks Manning isn’t the only headlining quarterback and isn’t the only Heisman candidate at the position.—
Matt Hayes,
The Tennessean,
11 July 2025
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Newsweek has reported dozens of cases involving green card holders and applicants who were swept up in the immigration raids and various arrests, as well as several who have been released from detention.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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An applicant’s conservator, guardian or legal representative should provide supporting documentation with the Data Card.—
Rowan Briggs,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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“Aspirant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aspirant. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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