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

His new look comes after the musician landed three nominations for the 2026 Grammys in the best country duo/group performance, best contemporary country album and best contemporary Christian music performance/song categories. —Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025

The musician concluded by expressing gratitude for his three Grammy nominations this year. —Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 21 Nov. 2025

And last year, the kebaya, a traditional garment worn by women, was also inscribed after a joint nomination by Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, and Brunei. —Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 21 Nov. 2025

Miller's nomination describes her as having maintained great fortitude and excellent disposition, talent and character. —Kenya Anderson, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for nomination

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

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