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

She was nominated for a Genie Award for her performance in the supporting actress category. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 10 Aug. 2026

That delay also explains why McConaughey has had other projects that filmed later on, like Paul Greengrass’ Oscar-nominated The Lost Bus, already reach the public. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 10 Aug. 2026

The actor was nominated for an International Indian Film Academy award for her role in Hindi-language socio-political drama Article 15, which is currently streaming on Netflix. — Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026

Four years later, President Biden nominated Becerra to lead the sprawling Department of Health and Human Services and he was narrowly approved by the Senate. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

He was formally nominated as the nation's top law enforcement official in June. — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

Interestingly, previous guest comedy actor winner Jon Bernthal had also been nominated for every season of the show before his streak ended on nomination morning. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 Aug. 2026

Damrell and Sapp are among eight appellate justices nominated Friday by Newsom. — Haley Parsley august 9, Sacbee.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Lake was nominated in May and the vote on her confirmation appears to be pending in the Senate. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2026