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
Harrison’s nomination came after his time on General Hospital concluded in 2024.
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Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC) has had a busy 10 months-plus advancing legislation, approving nominations, conducting oversight, and also chairing the National Republican Senatorial Committee in the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2025
On the Democratic side of the race, four candidates are now vying for the party's nomination, with hopes of flipping the seat from red to blue.
—Hannah Pinski, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Youssef is best known as the creator, director and star of Hulu’s Peabody Award-winning comedy Ramy, which earned him a Golden Globe and multiple Emmy nominations.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
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Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-SC) has had a busy 10 months-plus advancing legislation, approving nominations, conducting oversight, and also chairing the National Republican Senatorial Committee in the lead-up to the 2026 midterm elections.
—Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 17 Oct. 2025
On the Democratic side of the race, four candidates are now vying for the party's nomination, with hopes of flipping the seat from red to blue.
—Hannah Pinski, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Youssef is best known as the creator, director and star of Hulu’s Peabody Award-winning comedy Ramy, which earned him a Golden Globe and multiple Emmy nominations.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2025
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 22 Oct. 2025.
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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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