INDUCTEE Synonyms: 8 Similar and Opposite Words

inductee

noun

(ˌ)in-ˌdək-ˈtē

Definition of inductee

as in conscript

a person forced or required to enroll in military service a new crop of inductees produced by the draft

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Recent Examples of inductee Hall of Fame inductee Claude Humphrey, who played in an era (1968-78) where sacks weren’t yet a statistic, is recognized as the Falcons’ all-time sack leader, with 99½, although Abraham has the honor in the NFL’s official record book. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 2026 The inductees transcend generations, occupations, and sensibilities. — Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026 Nominations are open for inductees into the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism's 2026 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame. — Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 18 Aug. 2026 The two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee — who’s been honored for his work as a solo artist and a member of Faces — is known for belting out ballads and rock numbers through an unmistake gravelly voice. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inductee

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Noun

At the same time, Sobyanin, who is widely seen as a pragmatist, has rebuffed calls by Russian hawks for a broad mobilization of conscripts and putting the entire economy on a war footing.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
Peyr’s book was inspired by the real case of the disappeared of Mourmelon, in which a number of young men, most of them military conscripts, went missing over several years in the 1980s.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026

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The former four-star recruit moved to left tackle last year and had an All-SEC season, graded as one of the best linemen in the country.

— PJ Green September 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
The recruit allegedly took photos and videos of several locations and was likely paid around $1,500.

— Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026

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Rose is one of three 2026 draftees on the initial AFL rosters, along with the Cubs’ Myles Bailey (second round, compensation pick) and the Giants’ Dalton Wentz (16th round).

— Keith Law, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
From players with some NHL experience like forwards Kenny Connors and Jared Wright to 2026 draftees such as center Liam Levebvre, defenseman Adam Goljer and goalie Yegor Rybkin, Kings fans can get a glimpse of the near and more distant future alike.

— Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 7 Sep. 2026

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