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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Bialik, who rose to fame as the star of Blossom before earning four Emmy nominations for her role on The Big Bang Theory, reflected on her long and complicated relationship with body image in the essay.
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Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Through three tedious roll calls, Roosevelt forces bartered with delegations and finally put their man over the top on the fourth try when House Speaker John Nance Garner folded his candidacy in exchange for the vice presidential nomination.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Staged at Lincoln Center’s Vivian Beaumont Theater, the musical is in its third run on Broadway — and earned 11 Tony nominations, including for best revival.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
The film also earned a Best Picture nomination for producer Graham King, who also is the producer of Michael.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
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Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Through three tedious roll calls, Roosevelt forces bartered with delegations and finally put their man over the top on the fourth try when House Speaker John Nance Garner folded his candidacy in exchange for the vice presidential nomination.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026
Staged at Lincoln Center’s Vivian Beaumont Theater, the musical is in its third run on Broadway — and earned 11 Tony nominations, including for best revival.
—ABC News, 6 June 2026
The film also earned a Best Picture nomination for producer Graham King, who also is the producer of Michael.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for nomination
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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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