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

Taylor, 35, has been slaying this award season, not only on the red carpet but also by earning an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress in Paul Thomas Anderson's action dramedy. —Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 16 Mar. 2026

Rubio and Vance could be headed for a real nomination fight if the secretary of state's numbers continue to rise. —Joe Battenfeld The Boston Herald, Arkansas Online, 16 Mar. 2026

All our nominations are your nominations. —Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026

Anderson, the film’s writer-director, earned a standing ovation for his first win in 14 nominations. —Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 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