PRESELECTIONS Synonyms: 19 Similar and Opposite Words

preselections

noun

plural of preselection

as in candidates

Related Words

Relevance

Dissimilar Words

rejectees

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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

The latter group has been pleased with the party's class of nominees for Congress this year, including a cadre aligned or associated with the Democratic Socialists of America.

— Ron Elving, NPR, 1 Nov. 2026
Closing pitches In the final sprint to Election Day, the nominees are placing their last ads on the air and crisscrossing the state to get their message out.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 30 Oct. 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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