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CANDIDATE Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word candidate. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word candidate. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for CANDIDATE

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1nominee
nounn
2applicant
nounn
3aspirant
noun, adjectiven, adj
4competitor
nounn
5contender
nounn
6contestant
nounn
7hopeful
adjectiveadj
8possibility
nounn
9suitor
noun, adjectiven, adj
10campaigner
nounn
11prospect
verb, nounv, n

Best Hypernyms For CANDIDATE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for candidate, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (15)
individual person applicant aspirant competitor contender contestant mortal nominee pol politician politico somebody someone soul
Phrases (1)
political leader

Alternatives for NOMINEE

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