Synonyms for candidacy
-də si; -də tʃərcan·di·da·cy

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1. campaigning, candidacy, candidature, electioneering, political campaignnoun

   the campaign of a candidate to be elected

   Synonyms:
   political campaign, campaigning, candidature, bell ringing, electioneering, campaign, canvassing, run

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1. List of paraphrases for "candidacy":

   candidature, nomination, bid, application, candidate

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How to use candidacy in a sentence?

1. Carly Fiorina:

   Hillary Clinton wants to talk about the historic nature of her candidacy, she wants to talk about being first woman president and there are people out there -- lots of people, men and women -- who think its time for a woman president, my message to them will be, 'Look, how about an honest woman, a competent woman? How about a qualified woman?' But I'm never going to ask for people's support because I'm a woman. I'm going to ask for their support because I'm the most qualified candidate to beat Hillary Clinton and to do the job.

2. Barney Frank:

   Chasten Buttigieg candidacy is an example of the absolute speed with which we are getting there. I think it is very clear, Chasten Buttigieg being gay is clearly an asset, in a way, Chasten Buttigieg gives people a chance to almost atone for past wrongs.

3. Joaquin Castro:

   I know there's special meaning for the Latino community that I'm running for president. ... I'm proud of my background. I do think that there's going to be special meaning in my candidacy, but I'm also aware that I have to have policy proposals and a vision that includes everybody.

4. Tulsi Gabbard:

   It is this principle of service above self that is at the heart of every soldier, at the heart of every service member, and it is in this spirit that today I announce my candidacy for President of the United States of America, i will bring this soldier's principles to the White House, restoring the values of dignity, honor and respect to the presidency and above all else, love for our people and love for our country.

5. Bernie Sanders:

   The reason that I am laughing is that I fully admit to having a big ego, like many other politicians, but the idea that Bernie Sanders' candidacy, because that it has growing support all over this country, is unsettling world markets, is absolutely absurd.