APPLIER Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

applier

noun

Definition of applier

as in candidate

one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award first-time appliers for federal grant money

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Noun

Their loss has become the Chiefs’ gain, as Walker, for now, looks like a possible MVP candidate in Kansas City.

— Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
Sanders, who spoke alongside el Sayed in Grand Rapids, said Trump’s attacks on the Democratic candidate were rooted in Islamophobia because Republicans have little to say about the issues affecting working families.

— Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 26 Oct. 2026

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For next year’s admissions, institutions would have to publish more detailed selection criteria and explain rejections when applicants request reasons.

— Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Edmond and fellow applicant Jessica Thibodeaux attended the meeting, and each addressed the council to discuss their background and interest in civic service.

— Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026

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