as in conscripts
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 inductees
The lineup for those shows has included four Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees — Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, James Taylor and Foreigner — along with hometown favorite Gregory Page, the two-day San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival and such rising younger stars as Yungblud, Ethel Cai and Cannons.
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George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
This year’s nine inductees steward some of the world's most influential brands, products, experiences and cultural institutions.
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Slma Shelbayah,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Mará Rose Williams is joining a class of inductees who are recognized for their distinguished careers in journalism.
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Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
An 18-member committee of executives, media members, former players and coaches considers potential inductees under a formal selection process.
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Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
Throughout the night, Swift and Kelce danced to tribute performances for and by the musician’s fellow inductees, including a medley of hits performed by John Fogerty and his sons Shane and Tyler.
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Emily Dentinger,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
Two of the night’s inductees, Taylor Swift and Alanis Morissette, might be the shining examples — both carry major writing credits in addition to being performers.
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Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
Swift was one of nine inductees in the Songwriters Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
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Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
At the ceremony, Dayne performed a tribute for inductees Terry Britten and Graham Lyle.
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Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 June 2026
This year’s nine inductees steward some of the world's most influential brands, products, experiences and cultural institutions.
—
Slma Shelbayah,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Mará Rose Williams is joining a class of inductees who are recognized for their distinguished careers in journalism.
—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
23 June 2026
An 18-member committee of executives, media members, former players and coaches considers potential inductees under a formal selection process.
—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
Throughout the night, Swift and Kelce danced to tribute performances for and by the musician’s fellow inductees, including a medley of hits performed by John Fogerty and his sons Shane and Tyler.
—
Emily Dentinger,
Vanity Fair,
12 June 2026
Two of the night’s inductees, Taylor Swift and Alanis Morissette, might be the shining examples — both carry major writing credits in addition to being performers.
—
Shirley Halperin,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
Swift was one of nine inductees in the Songwriters Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
—
Yi-Jin Yu,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
At the ceremony, Dayne performed a tribute for inductees Terry Britten and Graham Lyle.
—
Daniela Avila,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inductees
Noun
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Diplomatic ties had not yet resumed, and many in Argentina perceived the game as an opportunity to honor the conscripts who died in the war and remind the world of the country’s claim to the Malvinas/Falkland Islands.
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In 2001, when Germany still had conscription, the headcount was 300,000 — more than a third of them conscripts.
Noun
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The inaugural class includes 19 recruits.
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The base handles roughly 700 new recruits every week, according to Air Force figures, and the close-quarters environment has long been recognized as being conducive to the spread of disease.
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