aspirants
Those seeking positions
Aspirants are people who aspire to something—a position, achievement, or status they haven't yet attained.
The word suggests ambition directed at a specific goal: presidential aspirants, aspirants to the throne, Olympic aspirants.
It carries a slightly formal or literary tone compared to simply calling someone a candidate or hopeful.
Those seeking acceptance
- nomineesThose proposed for selection
- entrantsThose who join in
- finalistsLast competitors standing
- contendersThose seeking to win
hopefuls · seekers · competitors · prospects · shortlist · pool · cohort · intake
Firmness of purpose
- driveOperate a vehicle
- ambitionDesire for achievement
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- motivationImpetus toward a goal
tenacity · go-getter · self-starter · visionary · initiative · hunger · zeal · fervor
Positive expectations held
- yearningIntense prolonged craving
- desireIntense wanting
- anticipationState of awaiting something
- eagernessIntense willingness to act
longing · optimism · faith · confidence · prospects · goals · expectations · potential
applicants
Those seeking acceptance
contenders · hopefuls · seekers · competitors · prospects · shortlist · pool · cohort · intake · batch
determination
Firmness of purpose
- driveOperate a vehicle
- ambitionDesire for achievement
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
motivation · tenacity · go-getter · self-starter · visionary · initiative · hunger · zeal · fervor · ardor
hopes
Positive expectations held
- yearningIntense prolonged craving
- desireIntense wanting
- anticipationState of awaiting something
eagerness · longing · optimism · faith · confidence · prospects · goals · expectations · potential · promise
preparation
Arranging things in advance
merit · rank · cutoff · syllabus · mock · revision · tutor · curriculum · cramming · topper
- spiritual seekersseeker, seekers, pilgrim, pilgrims, mystic
- newcomersnewcomers, newcomer, new arrivals, new arrival, newbie
- dreamersdreamer, dreamers, daydreamer, daydreamers, visionary
- military cadetscadets, cadet corps, plebes, plebe, cadet training
- nunsnun, nuns, sister, sisters, convent
aspirantsincumbents
Current holders of positions
holders · occupants · titleholders · office-holders · establishment