as in candidate
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 nominee
The Republican nominee will ultimately face independent candidate Adam Watson in the March 3 special election, which is also the day of the regular primary election.
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Ella McCarthy, Arkansas Online, 6 Jan. 2026
Curiously, four of the six nominees do not appear to live in the nine counties that comprise the jurisdiction of the Second District Court of Appeal, or DCA, in Tampa Bay.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
In her interview with W Magazine, the Emmy nominee opened up about shaking off her characters at the end of the day, especially after starring in the biopic following the career of legendary boxer Christy Martin.
—Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
To be considered, nominees must be living and have given six or more years of outstanding volunteer service to the Rancho Bernardo community.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Touted as a possible supporting actress Oscar nominee, Lilleaas in person is reserved but thoughtful, someone who prefers observing the people around her rather than being in the spotlight.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
On Sunday, the star is a best dramatic actress nominee at the Golden Globes for After the Hunt.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Stewart has worn the Casadei Nancy boot on more than one occasion over the years, including the Oscars nominee luncheon in 2022.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
During his speech, the actor also gave a shout-out to his fellow nominees.
—Emily Longeretta, Variety, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nominee
candidate
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Salyer has been perhaps the best candidate at left tackle, having been a starter earlier in his career.—
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The closest candidate is Bucs receiver Emeka Egbuka with 938 and tight end Tyler Warren with 817.—
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“Nominee.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nominee. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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