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
Gilchrest, former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin and Hartford school board member Ruth Fortune are seeking the Democratic nomination.
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Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 3 Jan. 2026
According to Regina King, there are many elements of the biopic Shirley — the story of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress and the first to compete for a presidential nomination from a major political party — that were a long time coming.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
Every week* between now and January 22, when the nominations for the Academy Awards are announced, Vulture will consult its crystal ball to determine the changing fortunes in this year’s Oscars race.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
The heavily retooled Grand Hotel eventually opened to rave reviews, with Krakowski earning her first Tony nomination.
—Keaton Bell, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2026
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Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 3 Jan. 2026
According to Regina King, there are many elements of the biopic Shirley — the story of Shirley Chisholm, the first Black woman elected to Congress and the first to compete for a presidential nomination from a major political party — that were a long time coming.
—Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
Every week* between now and January 22, when the nominations for the Academy Awards are announced, Vulture will consult its crystal ball to determine the changing fortunes in this year’s Oscars race.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Jan. 2026
The heavily retooled Grand Hotel eventually opened to rave reviews, with Krakowski earning her first Tony nomination.
—Keaton Bell, Vogue, 2 Jan. 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 9 Jan. 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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