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Nominee

noun
/ˌnɑm.əˈni/

Meaning

a person who is nominated for an office, award, or honor
a person who is formally suggested or chosen for a position, award, or role

Example Sentences

She was the nominee for the Best Actress award.

She was the nominee for the Best Actress award.

Synonyms

candidate, contender, designee, appointee, entrant, applicant
Entry 1
candidate, contender, designee
Entry 2
candidate, appointee, contender, entrant, applicant

Antonyms

disqualified person, rejected candidate, reject, disqualified
Entry 1
disqualified person, rejected candidate
Entry 2
reject, disqualified

Collocations

presidential nominee, award nominee, party nominee, official nominee, nominee for
Entry 1
presidential nominee, award nominee, party nominee
Entry 2
presidential nominee, award nominee, official nominee, nominee for

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