Synonyms for
Applicants
Definition
Applicants are people who apply for something, such as a job or program.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- job applicants
- successful applicants
- potential applicants
- applicants for the position
- applicants must
- applicants were
- applicants should
- applicants have
Word family
Usage note
While 'applicants' is the plural of 'applicant', it's common to use 'applicants' to refer to a group of people seeking something, such as a job or a place in a program. Avoid using 'applicants' as a synonym for 'candidates' in contexts where the latter implies a more competitive or selection-based scenario.
Example sentences
- The college received thousands of applicants for its freshman class.
- The job posting attracted many qualified applicants.
- The scholarship program received hundreds of applicants from all over the country.
- The company had to sift through many applicants before finding the right candidate.
- The hiring manager was impressed by the qualifications of the applicants.
Quotes
A good boss makes his men realize they have more ability than they think they have so that they consistently do better work than they thought they could. - Charles Erwin Wilson
I've never known any trouble that an hour's reading didn't assuage. - Arthur Schopenhauer
The best way to predict the future is to create it. - Peter Drucker