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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The nomination deadline is June 26.
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Bob Helbig, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2026
Five Democrats are vying for the party’s nomination to compete against Lawler in the general election.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Five Democrats are vying for the party's nomination to compete against Lawler in the general election.
—Arkansas Online, 23 May 2026
The company released Dhont’s previous film, Close, which premiered in Cannes in 2022 and went on to secure an Oscar nomination for best international feature in multiple international territories.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2026
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Bob Helbig, Baltimore Sun, 24 May 2026
Five Democrats are vying for the party’s nomination to compete against Lawler in the general election.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Five Democrats are vying for the party's nomination to compete against Lawler in the general election.
—Arkansas Online, 23 May 2026
The company released Dhont’s previous film, Close, which premiered in Cannes in 2022 and went on to secure an Oscar nomination for best international feature in multiple international territories.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for nomination
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“Nomination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nomination. Accessed 24 May. 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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