preselections

noun

plural of preselection
as in candidates

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  1. candidates
  2. nominees
  3. appointees
Noun
  • There’s been a lot of talk about candidates being authentic, being relatable.
    — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Other smaller-name candidates also saw their petitions challenged.
    — Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of candidates
Noun
  • All are nominees or winners of Best New Performer at the Golden Horse Awards, Taiwan’s top honors for Chinese-language cinema.
    — Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026
  • With 11 nominees this year instead of the usual 10, Rolling Stone caught up with four of the promising nominees ahead of the biggest night in Latin music.
    — Lucas Villa, Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of nominees
Noun
  • The episodes elicited sharp criticism of Israel’s police commissioner and Shin Bet chief – both Netanyahu appointees.
    — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Its board of directors, packed with presidential appointees, voted in September to close the arts center, citing structural decay that posed safety risks.
    — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of appointees
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“Preselections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preselections. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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