Synonyms for nominee


Grammar : Noun
Spell : nom-uh-nee
Phonetic Transcription : ˌnɒm əˈni


Définition of nominee

Origin :
  • 1660s, "person named for something; see nominate + -ee. Sense of "person named as a candidate" is attested from 1680s.
  • noun candidate
Example sentences :
  • The only person to appear uninterested was the nominee himself.
  • Extract from : « Cy Whittaker's Place » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • Is it true, Mr. Cashel, that Mr. Linton is your nominee for the borough of Derraheeny?
  • Extract from : « Roland Cashel » by Charles James Lever
  • It was a unanimous vote, and the nominee was declared elected.
  • Extract from : « Breaking Away » by Oliver Optic
  • In early May we embarked on the steamer "Nominee," which was then the fastest boat on the river.
  • Extract from : « Old Rail Fence Corners » by Various
  • They still hoped that the Sage of Ashland might be the nominee.
  • Extract from : « Robert Toombs » by Pleasant A. Stovall
  • The Yucatecan nominee was successful by an enormous majority.
  • Extract from : « The American Egypt » by Channing Arnold
  • Ohio and Illinois did honor this day again to the Republican nominee.
  • Extract from : « Speeches of Benjamin Harrison » by Benjamin Harrison
  • Five delegations paid their respects to the Republican nominee this day.
  • Extract from : « Speeches of Benjamin Harrison » by Benjamin Harrison
  • Three States did homage to the Republican nominee this date.
  • Extract from : « Speeches of Benjamin Harrison » by Benjamin Harrison
  • Supposing the General Assembly were to reject the nominee, picture the situation!
  • Extract from : « Norman Macleod » by John Wellwood

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