Synonyms of nominees

nominees

noun

plural of nominee

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• candidates
• appointees
• designees
• delegates
• selectees
• inductees
• licensees
• assignees
• deputies
• permittees
• licentiates
• selections
• draftees
• agents
• choices
• endorsees
• delegatees
• picks

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nominees

Cornyn could singlehandedly stall both nominees in the committee, which has 12 Republican and 10 Democratic members, with all of the latter planning to vote no. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 21 July 2026

In the lead-up to the 79th annual DGA Awards on Saturday, January 30, at the Beverly Hilton, the guild will reveal its television and commercials nominees on Wednesday, January 6, followed film noms on January 7. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 21 July 2026

Jeffries has refrained from criticizing the new DSA congressional nominees despite their conspicuous refusal to endorse him for the speakership. — James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026

The City Council is in recess for August, which leaves no future meeting for nominees to be appointed before September. — Nik Hunder, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026

Though The Bear saw its nomination total slip again, all four of these shows remained Outstanding Comedy Series nominees. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 17 July 2026

The fatal shooting by Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Maine this week has been top of mind among the potential Senate nominees. — ABC News, 17 July 2026

Ultimately, which – if any – of these three potential presidential nominees emerges from this California cluster remains to be seen. — Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 16 July 2026

Congratulations to this year’s nominees, whose work continues to entertain, inspire and connect with audiences every day. — Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026