Synonyms for

Nominee

Verb / ˌnɑ:mʌˈni: / Another word for nominee — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person who is nominated for a position, award, or honor.

Synonyms & similar words

candidate campaigner candidate contender applicant hopeful competitor aspirant suitor runner-up challenger contender entrant participant selectee appointee designee nomination proposed suggested recommended nominated

Synonyms by register

Formal

designee appointee candidate

Informal

pick choice contender

Literary

elect chosen one

Antonyms

opponent challenger competitor rival candidate applicant

Common collocations

  • nominee for
  • nominee for president
  • nominee for award
  • nominee announced
  • nominee selected
  • nominee receives
  • nominee wins

Word family

noun nominee
verb nominate
adjective nominative
adverb nominally

Usage note

A nominee is a person or thing proposed for a job, prize, or position. It is important to distinguish between 'nominee' and 'nominator', the person who makes the nomination.

Example sentences

  1. She was a nominee for the student council election.
  2. The nominee for the presidency gave a speech.
  3. The nominee for the job position had an impressive resume.
  4. The nominee for the award was announced on television.
  5. The nominee for the Nobel Prize was a scientist.

Quotes

  • I am not a perfect servant. I am a public servant doing my best against the odds. As I develop and serve, be patient. God is not finished with me yet. - Jesse Jackson
  • We need to reject any politics that targets people because of race or religion. This isn't a matter of political correctness. It's a matter of understanding what makes us strong. - Barack Obama
  • To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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