inductee

noun

Synonyms of inducteenext
: one who is inducted

Examples of inductee in a Sentence

a new crop of inductees produced by the draft
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During Friday’s event, The Times Food team will also reveal this year’s Hall of Fame inductee and present the 2026 Gold Award. — Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026 Simpson was, in fact, the first member of the franchise to be inducted and remained the only member from 1980 until 1984 when Jack Kemp became the second inductee. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026 An eight-time ARIA Award winner and ARIA Hall of Fame inductee, he was named Australian of the Year in 1987. — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 21 Sep. 2026 The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame will enshrine 10 individuals this February for its 2027 inductee class, including legendary Braves figures Brian Snitker and Terry Pendleton. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inductee

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inductee was in 1940

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“Inductee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inductee. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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