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

To avoid a runoff, Graham Nordone needed to pass the 50% threshold in Tuesday’s special primary election, as South Carolina law requires a candidate to win more than half of the vote to secure their party’s nomination. — Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026

But because the late senator had been seeking reelection and already secured the nomination in June, Republicans also needed a new candidate on the ballot. — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Michael Alfonso, 26, is one of five GOP candidates running for the nomination. — Gaby Vinick, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

The season earned a staggering 25 Emmy nominations earlier this summer, more than any other series—including one for Ball’s performance. — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 11 Aug. 2026

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