nominee
Meaning
A nominee is an individual who has been officially proposed or designated for a particular role, position, or honor, often following a formal selection process, and is typically subject to further evaluation or approval by a governing body or committee.
💡 While "nominee" is often used in political contexts, it can also apply to various fields such as academia and the arts; care should be taken to specify the context to avoid ambiguity.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
The
committee
room
was
quiet
as
the
last
candidate
stepped
forward
,
and
everyone
waited
to
hear
the
nominee
outline
their
plans
.
She
spoke
calmly
about
practical
goals
for
the
neighbourhood
,
giving
concrete
examples
to
show
she
understood
local
concerns
.
Although
some
members
had
doubts
about
budget
constraints
,
they
appreciated
that
she
had
prepared
clear
priorities
and
realistic
timelines
.
After
the
presentation
,
a
few
people
asked
detailed
questions
about
funding
and
coordination
,
and
she
answered
with
precise
explanations
that
reflected
her
previous
experience
.
The
chair
thanked
the
nominee
for
her
clarity
and
said
the
committee
would
deliberate
before
making
a
final
recommendation
.
Outside
,
neighbours
who
had
come
to
listen
exchanged
cautious
optimism
,
hopeful
that
the
chosen
representative
would
follow
through
on
the
promises
they
had
just
heard
.
Common Phrases
presidential nominee
award nominee
nominee for election
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