as in nominee
one who has been chosen by some authority for a specific position or duty
the director or a designee shall sign the report
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Recent Examples of designee
Just this month, Education Secretary designee Linda McMahon made the case for reducing the role of the department in relation to states which are more proximate to regional education and – and workforce – needs.
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Maria Flynn, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Secretary designee McMahon voiced her support for the House version of the proposal last year.
—Maria Flynn, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Secondly, the legislation empowers state’s attorneys to alert school superintendents or their designee if a student is suspected of committing a violent felony.
—Chris Papst, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2025
The ordinance allows the Sacramento County Sheriff and other county departments or designees to inspect the premises at any time.
—Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 8 Jan. 2025
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Maria Flynn, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Secretary designee McMahon voiced her support for the House version of the proposal last year.
—Maria Flynn, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Secondly, the legislation empowers state’s attorneys to alert school superintendents or their designee if a student is suspected of committing a violent felony.
—Chris Papst, Baltimore Sun, 9 Jan. 2025
The ordinance allows the Sacramento County Sheriff and other county departments or designees to inspect the premises at any time.
—Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for designee
candidate
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The 2022 All-Star Game starter for the AL, McClanahan was an emerging Cy Young candidate before a back injury, Tommy John surgery and a triceps injury that has delayed his return this season.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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These initial filters help save valuable time by weeding out candidates who aren't truly committed.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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“Designee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designee. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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