nomination
noun
nom·i·na·tion
ˌnä-mə-ˈnā-shən 
1
: the act, process, or an instance of nominating
2
: the state of being nominated
Examples of nomination in a Sentence
We expect him to get the Democratic nomination.
Membership is by nomination only.
The novel earned a nomination for the National Book Award.
The film received five Academy Award nominations.
The nominations for the Academy Awards have been announced.
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If the Senate does not quickly act on his nomination, McDonald would require approval from the judges in the district, which covers Manhattan, the Bronx, and Westchester.
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Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 13 June 2026
Find out more and submit your nomination here.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The ads, released shortly after Platner secured the Democratic nomination in Maine’s Tuesday primary, highlight the mounting controversies Platner has faced throughout his primary campaign.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2026
At age 18, Lewis earned her first Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for her performance as daughter Danielle.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 13 June 2026
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Katherine Faulders, ABC News, 13 June 2026
Find out more and submit your nomination here.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The ads, released shortly after Platner secured the Democratic nomination in Maine’s Tuesday primary, highlight the mounting controversies Platner has faced throughout his primary campaign.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 13 June 2026
At age 18, Lewis earned her first Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations for her performance as daughter Danielle.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 13 June 2026
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nomination
noun
nom·i·na·tion
ˌnäm-ə-ˈnā-shən
1
: the act, process, or an instance of nominating
2
: the state of being nominated
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