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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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, who has largely remained out of the spotlight in recent years, now lives on Martha’s Vineyard. Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 27 July 2026 Each new inductee felt enough of a connection to one team to turn down the option of a blank cap on his plaque. Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 26 July 2026 Cher moved from folk-pop duo to television star to Oscar-winning actress to dance-floor futurist to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and memoirist. Debbie Millman, Time, 25 July 2026 The nine-time Grammy winner and 2023 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee is known for her blend of blues, country, folk, rock and pop. Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for inductee

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 30 Jul. 2026.

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