Meanings
noundarkhorse candidate (plural darkhorse candidates)
plural darkhorse candidates
- USOne who is nominated unexpectedly, without previously having been discussed or considered as a likely choice
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darkhorse candidate. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/darkhorse%20candidate
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