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
Now an Oscar nominee for his performance in Ryan Coogler's Sinners, Jordan reflected on his All My Children stint during a recent interview with Sirius XM, where he was treated to some kind words for his former soap costar, Susan Lucci.
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
Designed as a dedicated space within awards season, the gathering convened nominees, filmmakers, executives and industry leaders.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Feb. 2026
And in many instances – from confirming judicial nominees to reshaping federal agencies to rerouting money – Republicans have let him, while Democrats cried foul.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
The nominee accepts, knowing the risk but helpless to protect himself.
—Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
If no interim attorney is in the role and the president’s nominee is not confirmed within 120 days, federal law permits the district court to appoint a US attorney.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 20 Feb. 2026
Below is what was said about the other JROTC nominees.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Feb. 2026
And the best supporting actress nominees are Elle Fanning (Sentimental Value), Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas (Sentimental Value), Amy Madigan (Weapons), Wunmi Mosaku (Sinners) and Teyana Taylor (One Battle After Another).
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
The announcement comes less than a month after the Best New Artist Grammy nominees joined the Laneige talent roster as the faces of its latest innovation, JuicePop Box Lip Tints.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
Designed as a dedicated space within awards season, the gathering convened nominees, filmmakers, executives and industry leaders.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Feb. 2026
And in many instances – from confirming judicial nominees to reshaping federal agencies to rerouting money – Republicans have let him, while Democrats cried foul.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
The nominee accepts, knowing the risk but helpless to protect himself.
—Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
If no interim attorney is in the role and the president’s nominee is not confirmed within 120 days, federal law permits the district court to appoint a US attorney.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 20 Feb. 2026
Below is what was said about the other JROTC nominees.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 20 Feb. 2026
And the best supporting actress nominees are Elle Fanning (Sentimental Value), Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas (Sentimental Value), Amy Madigan (Weapons), Wunmi Mosaku (Sinners) and Teyana Taylor (One Battle After Another).
—Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026
The announcement comes less than a month after the Best New Artist Grammy nominees joined the Laneige talent roster as the faces of its latest innovation, JuicePop Box Lip Tints.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nominee
candidate
Noun
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During a gubernatorial forum in Sacramento, candidates were asked whether Wasserman should step down.—
Dakota Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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On Wednesday, lefty starter Kyle Freeland, right-handed starter Ryan Feltner, and closer candidate Victor Vodnik threw in the main stadium at Salt River.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Nominee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nominee. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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