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
According to Niemeyer’s plan, the committee would consist of two council members to serve as chair and vice-chair, along with an additional council member or designee, various county department heads, and two independent experts in public finance or local government.
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Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
David Ellison‘s Skydance Media today unveiled the full slate of director designees for the new Paramount Skydance.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
The safety drivers must be Tesla employees, contractors or designees of the manufacturer under that permit, the DMV said.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 26 July 2025
Texas is one of 14 states where designees exist because the state government has chosen to reject federal support for refugees.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
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Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
David Ellison‘s Skydance Media today unveiled the full slate of director designees for the new Paramount Skydance.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
The safety drivers must be Tesla employees, contractors or designees of the manufacturer under that permit, the DMV said.
—Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 26 July 2025
Texas is one of 14 states where designees exist because the state government has chosen to reject federal support for refugees.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for designee
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Mineo received an Academy Award nomination for his role in Rebel Without a Cause, becoming the second youngest Academy Award nominee, before earning a second nomination for his role in the 1960 historical drama Exodus.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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With no presumptive nominee or clear party leader after the 2024 presidential election loss, the Democratic field remains widely contested—a scenario that could reshape the party’s electoral strategy, policy direction and prospects for challenging Republican front-runners in upcoming races.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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The majority of interested clients are eligible candidates for PRP and PRF; however, those with blood disorders, autoimmune conditions, infections or taking blood-thinning medication should consult with their aesthetic provider first.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
28 Oct. 2025
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Three of the board’s trustees will be elected to full, four-year terms from a field of four candidates, including incumbents Linda Hoskins Sutton and Brad Isnard and challengers Joe Caiharr and Geoffrey Kump.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Designee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designee. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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