designees

Definition of designeesnext
plural of designee
as in nominees
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 designees 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 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 David Ellison‘s Skydance Media today unveiled the full slate of director designees for the new Paramount Skydance. Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
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Noun
  • The Shine Among the Stars Gala took place on March 28 to honor the nominees and winners of the Stars of Los Gatos Awards, celebrating the individuals and organizations that make up the economic fabric of the town.
    Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Fans, players, and media will vote on nominees for each era.
    Jori Parys, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • There are candidates on the bench to still crack the postseason rotation if needed, too.
    Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
  • More than a half-dozen potential candidates are speaking here to make inroads among Black leaders, one of Democrats' most powerful voting blocs.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026

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“Designees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/designees. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.

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