as in candidates
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 nominees
Golden Globe nominees like Anora and The Substance gave us the drama to match an already-dramatic year IRL.
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Anastasia Sanger, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
The reality is that senior care will not be a priority for the incoming president and his nominees, especially with the rising federal deficits and unsustainable government debt.
—Patti Brennan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Only 10 votes separated the top two finishers in a field of 15 nominees.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
Here all 15 band students who were nominated for outstanding band members and what their nominees said about them.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
These nominees, and the president, are owed fairness, but no presumption of deference.
—George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
There have been only nine rejections of Cabinet nominees by the Senate in American history.
—George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Democrats also faced the challenge of confirming nominees during two years of a 50-50 Senate.
—Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
There are briefings for nominees.
—Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Anastasia Sanger, Glamour, 24 Dec. 2024
The reality is that senior care will not be a priority for the incoming president and his nominees, especially with the rising federal deficits and unsustainable government debt.
—Patti Brennan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Only 10 votes separated the top two finishers in a field of 15 nominees.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
Here all 15 band students who were nominated for outstanding band members and what their nominees said about them.
—Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
These nominees, and the president, are owed fairness, but no presumption of deference.
—George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
There have been only nine rejections of Cabinet nominees by the Senate in American history.
—George Liebmann, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Democrats also faced the challenge of confirming nominees during two years of a 50-50 Senate.
—Kevin Freking, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
There are briefings for nominees.
—Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nominees
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The Supportive Housing Network of New York (the Network) and our more than 200 nonprofit members statewide that develop and provide supportive housing, along with our tenant community, should be a resource for candidates.—
Pascale Leone,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2025
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So far, there are three other candidates.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2025
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Bruce Curry said during public comment that if appointees will be taken from the mayor, two new board positions should be added.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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One of its appointees, Nina Kendrick, is an outspoken critic of Pride flags and LGBTQ+ inclusive displays at the library, according to the Courant article.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Nominees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nominees. Accessed 12 Aug. 2025.
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