1. people who have been nominated for a position, award, or honor
Usage: plural of nominee

Examples

• The Oscar nominees were announced last week.
• All three nominees for class president gave speeches today.
• The committee will interview the nominees next Tuesday.
• She was among the nominees for Teacher of the Year.
• The nominees must submit their applications by Friday.
• Two of the nominees withdrew from consideration.
• The award nominees attended the ceremony together.