nominee
noun
a person nominated, as to run for elective office or fill a particular post.
nominees
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pluralof nominee.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Speculation in Sweden's literary circles is already in full swing, fuelled by the fact that the list of nominees and the jury's deliberations are kept secret for 50 years.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
Manzambi is already in the discussion with fellow nominees Lamine Yamal of Barcelona, Real Madrid's Yan Diomande and new Manchester City midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi for the best young player in the world award.
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 2026
Comedy lead actress nominees sure to rule the carpet include Quinta Brunson, Ayo Edebiri and Elle Fanning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
Grant nominees undergo a rigorous national peer review process before being chosen.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 12, 2026
He also refused to consecrate Henry’s nominees to certain bishoprics and abbacies on the ground that they had not been chosen by free election by their chapters or their monks.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 5 English History by Various
