candidacy

The word “candidacy” has 4 syllables: can-di-da-cy

It's pronounced as /ˈkændɪdəsi/


What is synonym and antonym for candidacy?

In the thesaurus, “candidacy” has 23 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for candidacy along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for candidacy

  • application
  • apprenticeship
  • basic training
  • boot camp
  • cadetship
  • candidateship
  • competition
  • education
  • externship
  • grounding
  • instruction
  • internship
  • nomination
  • offer
  • practicum
  • preparedness
  • probation
  • readiness
  • running for office
  • schooling
  • training
  • trial
  • tutelage

Antonyms for candidacy

  • tenure

Meanings of candidacy

  • noun
    1. The state of being a candidate.

Example Sentences

  • His candidacy for president was met with both support and criticism.
  • She announced her candidacy for the local council last week.
  • The committee is reviewing each candidacy before making their final endorsements.
  • After much deliberation, they decided to endorse his candidacy for mayor.
  • The candidacy of the young entrepreneur raised many eyebrows in the business community.

On this page you'll find 24 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to candidacy, such as: application, apprenticeship, basic training, boot camp, cadetship, candidateship, competition.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

cadetship

  • apprenticeship
  • basic training
  • boot camp
  • candidacy
  • education
  • externship
  • grounding
  • instruction
  • internship
  • practicum
  • probation
  • schooling
  • training
  • trial
  • tutelage

pairing off

  • antagonism
  • athletic event
  • bout
  • candidacy
  • championship
  • clash
  • concours
  • contention
  • controversy
  • counteraction
  • coupling
  • do-or-die
  • dog-eat-dog
  • emulation
  • encounter
  • engagement
  • event
  • fight
  • game
  • go for it
  • go for the gold
  • horse race
  • jungle
  • marrying
  • match
  • matchup
  • mating
  • meeting
  • one-on-one
  • one-upping
  • opposition
  • puzzle
  • quiz
  • race
  • racing
  • rat race
  • remarrying
  • rivalry
  • run
  • sport
  • strife
  • striving
  • struggle
  • tilt
  • tournament
  • trial
  • tug-of-war
  • warfare
  • wedding

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