1
as in conscripts
a person forced or required to enroll in military service
had the dubious distinction of being the last selectee to serve in the Vietnam War
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2
as in nominees
one who has been chosen by some authority for a specific position or duty
NASA's roster of selectees for its astronaut training program
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Noun
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Golden Globe nominees like Anora and The Substance gave us the drama to match an already-dramatic year IRL.—
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
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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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“Selectees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/selectees. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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