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

While the couple often refrains from posting one another on social media, Slater previously shared an intimate photo of Grande celebrating her Oscar nomination for Wicked in January 2025. —Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025

Again, that is only after nominations for the final ballot in all categories. —Pete Hammond, Deadline, 26 Dec. 2025

Tyler’s six Grammy nominations this year are largely for Chromakopia, which is up for Album of the Year, Best Rap Album, and Best Album Cover. —Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2025

Both roles earned Chalamet Oscar nominations. —Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 26 Dec. 2025

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