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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Beshear has also campaigned and advertised hard for Democratic candidate Zach Dembo, who is taking on GOP candidate Ralph Alvarado in the open 6th District seat around Lexington.

— Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
Twelve candidates are on the presidential ballot, but only Lula and Bolsonaro are thought to have a real chance of becoming Brazil's next head of state.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026

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And for the first time, applicants for permanent residency will be evaluated based on their Japanese language skills as well as their grasp of rules and customs.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026
Tokyo Enmusubi applicants must complete an online interview, on top of photo identification, proof of income and single status.

— Matthew Tan, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026

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