inductee

noun

in·​duct·​ee (ˌ)in-ˌdək-ˈtē How to pronounce inductee (audio)
in-ˈdək-ˌtē
: one who is inducted

Examples of inductee in a Sentence

a new crop of inductees produced by the draft
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This year's class continues the tradition of recognizing contributors to the sport as exemplified by past inductees like Kevin Harvick and Ron Hornaday Jr. Kevin Harvick, 2014 Cup Series champion, recently joined the Board of Directors of the Hall of Fame. Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024 What is the Music City Walk of Fame and how are inductees chosen? Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 21 Oct. 2024 Coltrane would seem the next obvious choice, considering his improvisational style influenced several inductees, including The Doors, Grateful Dead and Santana. Troy Smith, Axios, 7 Jan. 2025 Inaugural Hall of Fame inductees included industry veterans Alicia Keys and Linda Perry. Jem Aswad, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for inductee 

Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of inductee was in 1940

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“Inductee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inductee. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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