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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She was also inducted into the National Women’s Hall of Fame in 1993, becoming its first Latina inductee. — Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026 Even as the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala ushered in a new class of inductees, the evening also took time to honor those who have passed away since last year’s event. — Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2026 The tradition at Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremonies is for the inductees not to sing or play themselves but rather to enjoy a performance of one of their songs by another notable star or major figure. — Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026 However, unlike other Hall of Fame inductees, Lurie did not hold a pregame news conference. — CBS News, 27 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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