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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Whoever wins the nomination will become the favorite in the November midterm against other general election candidates, including presumptive Republican nominee Christy Peterson.
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Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
White House officials declined to say when the president plans to submit new nominations for the Cabinet vacancies to the Senate.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2026
Emmy nomination-round voting runs from June 11-22, and the official 78th Primetime Emmy Awards nominations will be announced on July 8.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 30 May 2026
The sweeping romantic drama earned 16 Emmy Award nominations including a best actress in an outstanding lead actress in a limited series or a special nod for Ward, winning six.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
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Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 31 May 2026
White House officials declined to say when the president plans to submit new nominations for the Cabinet vacancies to the Senate.
—Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2026
Emmy nomination-round voting runs from June 11-22, and the official 78th Primetime Emmy Awards nominations will be announced on July 8.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 30 May 2026
The sweeping romantic drama earned 16 Emmy Award nominations including a best actress in an outstanding lead actress in a limited series or a special nod for Ward, winning six.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 30 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 4 Jun. 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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