Definition of «nominee»

A nominee is a person who is put forward for an award, recognition or office. It can also refer to someone who acts on behalf of another person in legal or financial matters. In politics, it refers to a candidate who is chosen by a political party but not officially selected through the normal process (such as primaries).

Usage examples

  1. The Best Actor nominee at the Academy Awards is Brad Pitt for his outstanding performance in "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood."
  2. Sarah was selected as the nominee for the Employee of the Month due to her exceptional work ethic and dedication.
  3. The political party announced their presidential nominee for the upcoming election as John Smith.
  4. After an intense selection process, the Nobel Prize nominee in the field of medicine was Dr. Jane Johnson.
  5. The committee considered several potential nominees, but ultimately chose Lisa as the nominee for the scholarship based on her impressive academic achievements.

Phrases with «nominee»

Sentences with «nominee»

  • I'm just a few days away from voting for nominees for the Critics Choice Awards. (lights-camera-jackson.com)
  • Now the full list of nominees for individual practice awards, firm awards, and country / regional awards, has been announced. (pearsoncomms.com)
  • During the research process, Chambers analysts and editors evaluate outstanding work, notable strategic growth and client service among other factors in determining the annual award nominees as well as its annual rankings. (us.eversheds-sutherland.com)
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