Synonyms of applier

applier

noun

as in candidate

one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award

first-time appliers for federal grant money

Synonyms & Similar Words

• candidate
• applicant
• aspirant
• seeker
• contender
• campaigner
• expectant
• nominee
• contestant
• prospect
• hopeful
• competitor
• entry
• entrant
• qualifier
• favorite
• claimant
• crown prince
• spoiler
• favorite son
• pretender
• running mate
• stalking horse
• dark horse

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• incumbent
• officeholder
• awardee
• noncandidate
• inductee
• honoree
• dropout