nominee

[US]/nɒmɪ'niː/
[UK]/ˌnɑmɪ'ni/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. appointee; person who is nominated; representative.

Example Sentences

Mark is the nominee for Treasurer.

Elma was the nominee for Treasurer.

Her fellow nominees include a Pulitzer prizewinner and a writer previously shortlisted for Britain's best-known literary gong, the Booker Prize.

The nominee for Best Actress gave a moving acceptance speech.

The nominee for the award has a strong chance of winning.

The nominee was honored for their outstanding contributions to the community.

The nominee's performance in the movie was praised by critics.

The nominee is a talented musician with a promising future.

The nominee received a standing ovation at the awards ceremony.

The nominee's work ethic and dedication are truly commendable.

The nominee's film was a box office hit.

The nominee's innovative approach to problem-solving impressed the judges.

The nominee's talent and hard work set them apart from the competition.

Real-world Examples

I was a Republican nominee for Congress before that.

Source: VOA Standard English_Americas

So he will once again be the Republican nominee for president.

Source: CNN 10 Student English March 2020 Compilation

Trump is actually possibly going to be the Republican nominee.

Source: VOA Standard Speed March 2016 Compilation

He announced directly, “I'm going to be the nominee.”

Source: The Economist - International

The 16-year-old is a Nobel Peace Prize nominee.

Source: The Chronicles of Novel Events

A vote has been delayed on President Trump's Supreme Court nominee.

Source: CNN 10 Student English September 2018 Collection

Presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump met with GOP leaders in Washington.

Source: AP Listening July 2016 Collection

The next thing you know, they'll start using Alexa to present the nominees.

Source: Listening Digest

He was the Republican nominee for vice president in 2012, though he wasn`t elected.

Source: CNN 10 Student English April 2018 Compilation

Every nominee, every Emmy nominee tonight has been knocked down at some point.

Source: The Washington Post

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