as in candidate
one who has been chosen by some authority for a specific position or duty
as the club's vice presidential nominee, she was expected to support the president's position
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Recent Examples of nominee
Any political commentary was mostly relegated to red carpet interviews ahead of the ceremony, where both nominee Mark Ruffalo, winner Jean Smart and presenter Wanda Sykes took the opportunity to share their thoughts on current affairs.
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Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 14 Jan. 2026
After thanking his fellow nominees, his team and Marty Supreme director Josh Safdie, Chalamet focused his attention on Kylie.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
If Tillis joins with all Democrats, then the Senate Banking Committee wouldn’t be able to advance a Powell successor to the floor, as 60 votes are required to finish confirming the nominee under the current Senate rules.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody (The Brutalist, The Pianist) will make his Broadway debut this March in Olivier Award nominee Lindsey Ferrentino’s play The Fear of 13.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2026
Among this year’s top nominees in the major categories are Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, Rosé and Doechii.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
Penske owns the audio analytics firm, Luminate, that compiled a short list of podcast nominees.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Some of the senators who will vote on that nominee have expressed concern about the latest move by the Justice Department.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 13 Jan. 2026
For viewers at home, little Google Maps pins would show where the nominees were seated in the crowd.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 14 Jan. 2026
After thanking his fellow nominees, his team and Marty Supreme director Josh Safdie, Chalamet focused his attention on Kylie.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
If Tillis joins with all Democrats, then the Senate Banking Committee wouldn’t be able to advance a Powell successor to the floor, as 60 votes are required to finish confirming the nominee under the current Senate rules.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Two-time Academy Award winner Adrien Brody (The Brutalist, The Pianist) will make his Broadway debut this March in Olivier Award nominee Lindsey Ferrentino’s play The Fear of 13.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2026
Among this year’s top nominees in the major categories are Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, Rosé and Doechii.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
Penske owns the audio analytics firm, Luminate, that compiled a short list of podcast nominees.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Some of the senators who will vote on that nominee have expressed concern about the latest move by the Justice Department.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 13 Jan. 2026
For viewers at home, little Google Maps pins would show where the nominees were seated in the crowd.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nominee
candidate
Noun
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Salyer has been perhaps the best candidate at left tackle, having been a starter earlier in his career.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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The closest candidate is Bucs receiver Emeka Egbuka with 938 and tight end Tyler Warren with 817.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Nominee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nominee. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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