candidate
noun
a person who seeks an office, honor, etc..
candidates
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pluralof candidate.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Airbnb spokeswoman Nicolette Velasquez said the candidates it backs, including Gaspar, are in favor of expanding short-term rental policies to allow homeowners to supplement their income by renting out their homes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
The front-runner was Francesca Hong, a State Assemblywoman and DSA member who, according to the scant few surveys conducted, held a dominant lead over the moderate candidates in the field.
From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026
There are around a dozen candidates, with those trailing Lula and Bolsonaro polling in the single digits.
From Barron's ● Aug. 16, 2026
A record 34 candidates stood in the contest, but Binface and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage were the only contenders to secure more than 500 votes.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
In the end, it came down to two candidates, Gagarin and Gherman Titov.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
