Synonyms of designee

designee

noun

ˌde-zig-ˈnē 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• nominee
• candidate
• appointee
• delegate
• licensee
• selectee
• permittee
• assignee
• deputy
• delegatee
• agent
• inductee
• licentiate
• selection
• choice
• endorsee
• pick
• draftee

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of designee

The participant shall be chosen by a draw as administered by the Commissioner or Commissioner’s designee. — David Ubben, New York Times, 15 July 2026

The role of Goodell, or a designee of his choosing, serving as the arbitrator has become the central controversy in the case. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 26 May 2026

After harvest, marijuana would need to be stored in a place the DEA could access if needed, and the DEA would purchase the product and sell it back to the cultivator or a designee for a fee. — The Oklahoman, Oklahoman, 27 Apr. 2026

The Education Department’s executive director of American Indian Education, Jackie White, organizes the council’s meetings as the state superintendent’s designee to the board. — Nuria Martinez-Keel, Oklahoma Voice, 24 Apr. 2026