ASPIRANT Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

aspirant

noun

ˈa-sp(ə-)rənt

Definition of aspirant

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 Many aspirants, like Yusuf, consider jars of skin lightening cream to be essential, along with access to exclusive gyms and going to the right hair salon. — Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026 This time around, absent Wilson or other prominent Black aspirants, those voters would be likely to vote for Johnson. — Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026 There are also seven private villas—airy, palatial, ideal for families or James Bond aspirants—along with an expansion set to be unveiled in 2026. — David Amsden, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2025 Meanwhile, both incumbent members of Congress and aspirants will be running in districts that have been radically gerrymandered to shrink Republicans’ tiny delegation even more, as Democrats seek to regain control of Congress. — Dan Walters, Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for aspirant

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Under the current system, office holders targeted in a recall are barred from being a candidate to replace themselves in that same election.

— Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
So did former Gwinnett County School Board Chairman Everton Blair, the only candidate who ran for a full term to also qualify in the special election.

— Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 6 July 2026

Definition of candidate

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How to apply for Purina's chief snuggle officer Interested applicants can apply on Purina’s website from now until July 17.

— Drew Pittock, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Matheson Hammock Marina had a waiting list of more than 482 people for its most in-demand 30-foot slips, with at least one applicant waiting since 2012.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026

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