nominees
Pronunciation: [ˈnɑː.mə.niːz]
Word
Context: “awards”
(noun) nominees are people or groups who have been chosen for an award or honor. When someone is nominated, it means they are being recognized for something special they did.
Example
The nominees for the best movie award were announced at the ceremony.
Example
Unfortunately, she was not one of the nominees this year.
Example
Who are the nominees for the music award this time?
Context: “elections”
(noun) nominees can also refer to people who are chosen to run for a political office. These candidates are selected to represent a party in an election.
Example
The party has selected several nominees for the upcoming election.
Example
There were no nominees from other parties in this district.
Example
Who are the nominees for mayor in this city?
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