applier

noun

Definition of appliernext
as in candidate
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award first-time appliers for federal grant money

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  1. candidate
  2. applicant
Noun
  • Another candidate, 27-year-old progressive organizer and substitute teacher Elijah Manley, said Republicans’ redistricting ploy is not Wasserman Schultz’s fault.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • But there are only so many roster spots, and Berrios has emerged as a likely candidate to secure one given his versatility on special teams.
    — Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of candidate
Noun
  • Despite the ongoing war with Iran, recruiters interviewed said the conflict has rarely surfaced in conversations with applicants.
    — Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The government requires applicants to spend at least two weeks in Portugal for the first two years of their residency visa.
    — Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of applicant
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“Applier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applier. Accessed 18 Aug. 2026.

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