Synonyms of nominated

nominated

verb

past tense of nominate

1

as in named

to give a name to

this first drawing, which we'll nominate as Plan A, shows how the house would look with the smaller annex

Synonyms & Similar Words

• named
• called
• labeled
• dubbed
• designated
• termed
• entitled
• titled
• denominated
• nicknamed
• styled
• baptized
• christened
• specified
• cleped
• branded
• renamed
• denoted
• tagged
• stigmatized
• surnamed
• misnamed
• miscalled
• relabeled
• rechristened
• mistitled
• code-named

2

as in appointed

to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty

the U.S. Constitution directs the president to nominate ambassadors

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appointed
• named
• assigned
• constituted
• designated
• commissioned
• elected
• inducted
• placed
• attached
• authorized
• delegated
• selected
• detailed
• chose
• created
• ordained
• installed
• anointed
• crowned
• instituted
• inaugurated
• consecrated
• deputized
• deputed
• destined
• invested
• made
• voted (in)
• drafted
• instated
• handpicked
• enthroned
• throned
• singled (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dismissed
• expelled
• discharged
• fired
• removed
• ousted
• deposed
• ejected
• evicted
• dethroned
• unseated
• displaced
• overthrew
• threw out
• blackballed
• uncrowned
• unmade

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nominated

The rock band, known for its unconventional costumes and intentionally offensive lyrics, was nominated for two Grammys, one in 1993 for Best Long Form Music Video and another in 1996 for Best Metal Performance. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026

Swift directed the visual and she is slated to receive the inaugural Artist Director Honor at the show, where she is nominated 13 times. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026

Rolling Stone’s own Sacha Lecca was nominated in the Judges Choice category for his shots of FKA twigs during her Ladyland Festival performance. — Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026

Best Picture Tender Loving Care That Mike Leigh has only ever been nominated for Best Picture once in his career — for 1996’s Secrets & Lies — is one thing. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026

Five candidates are listed on the WHO’s website, including late entrant Maria Neira, a former director of the WHO’s environment, climate change, and migration division, who was nominated by Spain. — Helen Branswell, STAT, 25 Sep. 2026

A good number of those went to its stars, though even more were nominated. — Madeline Boardman, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2026

In 1971 and 1972, the show was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best TV Show – Musical/Comedy. — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026

Reading over hundreds of titles nominated by NPR staff and critics, Friedman narrowed the list to the popular reader’s guide. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2026