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
The Critics Choice Association has announced the nominees for the 10th annual Critics Choice Documentary Awards, honoring the year’s outstanding achievements in nonfiction filmmaking.
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Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Andrés Baiz, a Colombian filmmaker known for work on shows like Griselda and Narcos, is directing from a script by Oscar nominees Andrea Berloff and John Gatins and Andy Weiss.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
This year’s Best Rap Album race should come down to Kendrick or Clipse, even if the other three nominees are all worthy in their own right.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
The world's best was Bürgenstock Resort in Switzerland; the other nominees were Joali Being in the Maldives, Lily of the Valley in France and The Retreat at Blue Lagoon in Iceland.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 12 Oct. 2025
The committee decides which nominees will be added to its shortlist which is not released to the public.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
This is a significant increase from last year when there were 286 nominees.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2025
Well done to all those involved, and best of luck to tonight’s nominees!
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Artnews has announced the nominees of its second annual Artnews Awards.
—News Desk, Artforum, 6 Oct. 2025
Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Andrés Baiz, a Colombian filmmaker known for work on shows like Griselda and Narcos, is directing from a script by Oscar nominees Andrea Berloff and John Gatins and Andy Weiss.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2025
This year’s Best Rap Album race should come down to Kendrick or Clipse, even if the other three nominees are all worthy in their own right.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025
The world's best was Bürgenstock Resort in Switzerland; the other nominees were Joali Being in the Maldives, Lily of the Valley in France and The Retreat at Blue Lagoon in Iceland.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 12 Oct. 2025
The committee decides which nominees will be added to its shortlist which is not released to the public.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
This is a significant increase from last year when there were 286 nominees.
—Jon Haworth, ABC News, 10 Oct. 2025
Well done to all those involved, and best of luck to tonight’s nominees!
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Artnews has announced the nominees of its second annual Artnews Awards.
—News Desk, Artforum, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nominees
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The logic is sound for a business that relies on the skill and ideas of its people to find and develop new drug candidates, which is vital for long-term growth in pharmaceuticals.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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In California’s nonpartisan system, the top two candidates move on from the primary to the general election, regardless of party affiliation.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
8 Oct. 2025
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Biya in this election is challenged by nine opposition candidates, including some former allies and appointees.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
12 Oct. 2025
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In analyzing dozens of hours of audio and video footage of public and private speaking events for McMahon’s appointees, as well as their writings, ProPublica found that a recurring theme is the desire to enable more families to leave public schools.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
8 Oct. 2025
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