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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And while Addison Rae has been on our beauty radar for some time, her Best New Artist nomination has her alongside other gorgeous breakthrough talents like Olivia Dean and Katseye.
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Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Feb. 2026
He is followed closely by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Cirkut who each have seven nominations.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Swifties shouldn't worry, though, as Life of a Showgirl will be eligible for nominations at next year's awards.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2026
Lamar leads nominations with nine (and has already won multiple awards before the premiere ceremony), followed by Lady Gaga and producers Cirkut and Jack Antonoff, each of whom has seven.
—Kevin Crust, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
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Marci Robin, Allure, 2 Feb. 2026
He is followed closely by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Cirkut who each have seven nominations.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026
Swifties shouldn't worry, though, as Life of a Showgirl will be eligible for nominations at next year's awards.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 1 Feb. 2026
Lamar leads nominations with nine (and has already won multiple awards before the premiere ceremony), followed by Lady Gaga and producers Cirkut and Jack Antonoff, each of whom has seven.
—Kevin Crust, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 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 5 Feb. 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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