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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 appointees
Some scientific groups have warned that review by political appointees could make grant decisions more opaque and less predictable.
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Mirae Kim, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
Three federal health employees later told me political appointees had watered down the original language.
—CNN Money, 14 June 2026
In its four-page closing statement, the Justice Department emphasized that career antitrust regulators — not political appointees — had performed a rigorous review, sifting through some two million documents the government received from dozens of sources, including third-party organizations.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
In February 2025, the president removed all the board members and appointed his own appointees.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
The request still needs to be reviewed and approved by the five commissioners at PURA, all of whom are Lamont appointees.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Most recently, the administration proposed changing the way scientific grants are awarded so political appointees retain tighter control of research conducted with federal funds.
—Isabella Cueto, STAT, 9 June 2026
This rule would give political appointees the power to change, limit, or even fully overturn support and funding for scientific grants.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 9 June 2026
The federal government currently has about 4,000 political appointees who serve at the pleasure of the president.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 3 June 2026
Mirae Kim, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
Three federal health employees later told me political appointees had watered down the original language.
—CNN Money, 14 June 2026
In its four-page closing statement, the Justice Department emphasized that career antitrust regulators — not political appointees — had performed a rigorous review, sifting through some two million documents the government received from dozens of sources, including third-party organizations.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
In February 2025, the president removed all the board members and appointed his own appointees.
—Mary Carole McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
The request still needs to be reviewed and approved by the five commissioners at PURA, all of whom are Lamont appointees.
—John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 11 June 2026
Most recently, the administration proposed changing the way scientific grants are awarded so political appointees retain tighter control of research conducted with federal funds.
—Isabella Cueto, STAT, 9 June 2026
This rule would give political appointees the power to change, limit, or even fully overturn support and funding for scientific grants.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 9 June 2026
The federal government currently has about 4,000 political appointees who serve at the pleasure of the president.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appointees
Noun
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But Democrats are using their leverage here with FISA to force the president to change his nominees.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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With season two taking its time getting on the air, the field of potential Best Comedy nominees this year was looking rather stale — until Widow’s Bay premiered.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Morgan and Tilis have other potential extensions to sort out over the next few months, as cornerback Mike Jackson and quarterback Bryce Young are among potential candidates for new deals.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
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Despite differing views on candidates and issues, voters interviewed at the Pip Moyer Recreation Center agreed on the importance of participating in the democratic process.—
Caroline Foreback,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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“Appointees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appointees. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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