NOMINATED Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

nominated

verb

past tense of nominate

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

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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

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Recent Examples of nominated Martha was nominated for awards in multiple categories at the 2006 ceremony. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026 She was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Quebec Cinema Awards in 2019 for her work in Sashinka. — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026 Pozzebon, who is 35, was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 Italy list in 2017 and also nominated for a 2016 Livingston Award for a documentary about fake pharmaceutical trafficking in Western Africa. — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 The news came three weeks after the exciting development that Abdul-Mateen was nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 3 Aug. 2026 First of all, Ariana [Madix] being nominated for the Emmy [for hosting Love Island USA]—coolest thing in the entire world. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 3 Aug. 2026 In February, Thirlwall was nominated for artist of the year and pop act at the 2026 BRITs. — ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 Conrad was nominated for three — writing, directing and producing the series. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026 Readers nominated 30 restaurants with top-notch nachos in Charlotte and the surrounding area, then narrowed down the field to the Top 2 spots across four rounds and thousands of votes. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 28 July 2026

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In a tour of the campus in the days after the August 8, 2025, shooting, the scene inside the buildings was jarring, according to a former CDC official who asked not to be named to protect her current employer.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
The Royse City Police Department said the officer, who was not named in a statement, has been placed on administrative leave while an internal investigation is underway.

— Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of named

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Beijing has appointed its own senior monks, maintained close surveillance and controls on religious expression, and faced allegations of cracking down on peaceful dissent and forcing the large-scale relocation of rural and nomadic Tibetans.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
The decision by Luz Cázares, the fiscal adviser appointed by the county office, was backed by Gordon and Fiscal Crisis & Management Assistance Team chief Michael Fine.

— Chaewon Chung Updated July 31, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of appointed

Verb

Secret Service Director Sean Curran told reporters that the agency had more than 10,000 investigations into threats against people the agency has been assigned to protect.

— Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
After being assigned full-time to the Highway Interdiction Unit, Bosco and Deputy Samuelson became one of the most successful K9 teams in the region, regularly busting drug traffickers traveling along highways and interstates in LaPorte County.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of assigned

Verb

At the bottom of this scary litany of exposures was an inviting button labeled Begin Protection.

— Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
For instance, those with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity should avoid traditional English muffins, unless they're specifically labeled gluten-free, since they're typically made with wheat flour.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of labeled

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The next day, the Pac-12 filed a declaratory action in federal court, arguing that the poaching penalties constituted an unlawful restraint on competition.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Teams that, as currently constituted, feel one piece short of really challenging in the postseason.

— Tim Britton, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of constituted

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The demand for more from the franchise prompted the animation adaptation, dubbed and subtitled in eight languages, on Crunchyroll.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The move to use electronic strips is part of what’s dubbed the Terminal Flight Data Manager, an air traffic control tower initiative to improve management and efficiency, led by the Department of Transportation.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2026

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