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

Since the first formal step did not produce a result, Plascencia or her designee got involved. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026

Treatment directors can sometimes initiate commitments In limited cases, a treatment director or their designees can also initiate the Chapter 51 process. — Eva Wen, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026

Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and affiliated with the planning area as a homeowner or renter, a non-resident property owner, or designee, or an owner of a local business or not-for-profit operator, or designee, the news release stated. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026

More than a dozen people would serve on the commission, including the director of the Maryland Historical Trust, state archivist, secretary of the Department of Juvenile Services, secretary of General Services and the Prince George’s County executive, or their designees. — William J. Ford, Baltimore Sun, 21 Feb. 2026