inductee

noun

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

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a new crop of inductees produced by the draft
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The inductees in the Performer category include Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Sade, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan. — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2026 The group’s 10 inductees include its original nine members — GZA, Ghostface Killah, Inspectah Deck, Masta Killa, Method Man, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Raekwon, RZA, and U-God — as well as Cappadonna, who later became an official member. — John Kennedy, VIBE.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The Walk of Fame features bronze stars embedded into the sidewalk along Smallman Street with plaques that detail the accomplishments of each inductee. — Mike Darnay, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame inductee returns with Pick You Up (via Old Green Barn Productions LLC), a seven-track collection produced by Crow and guitarist Jeff Trott and recorded at her Old Green Barn home studio. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inductee

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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 27 Oct. 2026.

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