longlisted
Nominated but pending
Longlisted means included on a preliminary list of candidates or nominees, typically before further narrowing to a shortlist.
The term appears most often in contexts of awards, job searches, and competitions: Her novel was longlisted for the Booker Prize.
Being longlisted represents recognition but not yet advancement to the final round.
Formally proposed for selection
- candidatesThose seeking selection
- contendersThose seeking to win
- finalistsLast competitors standing
- nomineesThose proposed for selection
slate · hopefuls · aspirants · prospects · consideration · entry · pool · submission
Evaluative selection process
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
- initialName's opening letter
- filteringSelective passage of elements
- evaluationDetermining worth or quality
sifting · preselection · round · stage · phase · culling · vetting · review
Publicly and enthusiastically praised
- honoredGiven recognition or respect
- commendedExpressed approval of
- distinguishedNotable and respected
- celebratedWidely known and praised
acknowledged · noted · mentioned · cited · recognized · esteemed · notable · highlighted
nominated
Formally proposed for selection
- candidatesThose seeking selection
- contendersThose seeking to win
- finalistsLast competitors standing
nominees · slate · hopefuls · aspirants · prospects · consideration · entry · pool · submission · applicants
screening
Evaluative selection process
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
- initialName's opening letter
- filteringSelective passage of elements
evaluation · sifting · preselection · round · stage · phase · culling · vetting · review · assessment
acclaimed
Publicly and enthusiastically praised
- honoredGiven recognition or respect
- commendedExpressed approval of
- distinguishedNotable and respected
celebrated · acknowledged · noted · mentioned · cited · recognized · esteemed · notable · highlighted · spotlighted
longlistedrejected
Refused or turned away
eliminated · cut · disqualified · passed over · excluded