as in nominee
one who has been chosen by some authority for a specific position or duty the announcement of the presidential appointees to the cabinet

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Recent Examples of appointee After fellow commissioner Geoffrey Starks resigns this spring, Gomez will be the lone Democrat on the five-seat commission, alongside Carr and another Trump appointee. Liam Reilly, CNN Money, 15 May 2025 Even routine settlements now require approval from a political appointee, exacerbating the case backlog and delaying relief for victims, officials said. Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 15 May 2025 The lawsuits often landed in courts with just a single judge, helping ensure the first ruling would come from Republican appointees. Katrina Kaufman, CBS News, 15 May 2025 Haines, a Trump appointee, also said the administration hasn’t been giving enough notice to people facing removal under the AEA. Rebecca Boone, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for appointee
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candidate
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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“Appointee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointee. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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