NOMINATION Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

nomination

noun

Definition of nomination

as in election

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as in recommendation

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Recent Examples of nomination Miranda Lambert lands her 19th nomination for female vocalist of the year, which surpasses Reba McEntire for the most nominations in that category. — Paul Grein, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2026 Foremost among Langley’s nine nods is her first-tine nomination for the CMAs’ top prize, entertainer of the year. — Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026 Ella Langley scooped up a leading nine nomination for the 60th annual CMA Awards including in the marquee Entertainer of the Year category, the Country Music Association revealed Thursday. — Patrick Hipes, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026 Swift's nomination required support from the country music industry. — Bryan West, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nomination

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Noun

His re-election came on the back of a turbulent few years, ones where Barca’s finances were as much a story as their football.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
The panel of three judges nominated by Democratic former President Joe Biden agreed with the plaintiffs that the president does not have the power to regulate states' election policy.

— NICHOLAS RICCARDI, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of election

Noun

Not to mention, the staff is on it, with recommendations and timeliness that makes for a warm yet upscale atmosphere.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Sep. 2026
Friday's executive order also directs Burgum to prepare legislative recommendations to delist gray wolves and Mexican wolves.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of recommendation

Noun

Stribling’s second-round selection by the 49ers was one of the biggest discussion topics among draft media and personalities this offseason, many of whom considered the pick a reach.

— Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Art Marroquin, spokesman for the Port of Long Beach, said the two ports are still engaged in a competitive selection process for a short line rail operator and declined further comment.

— John Lippert, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of selection

Noun

However, that is not the case for specialty ambulatory settings, particularly procedural fields like orthopedics, namely laterality, precise description of special tests, range-of-motion findings, procedure details and clear return-visit plans.

— Pat Williams, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Among the other cases Weiss highlighted in his latest application was one for an emergency motion to change custody based on a parent’s arrest for open carrying a firearm.

— Romy Ellenbogen Herald, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of motion

Noun

Today, Indiana is the national champion, and its program is the type of destination that a player from, say a UNT, aspires to play for.

— Mac Engel September 5, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
Expedia has found that prices this fall in its top 10 US destinations, including New York, Miami and New Orleans, are higher than this summer, with lodging costs up an average of 20% and flight prices 2% higher.

— Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of destination

Noun

South Korea selected Possible Love as its submission for the best international feature Oscar, and Netflix is positioning the film as one of its major awards contenders of the season.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026
The film stars Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Zo In-sung and Cho Yeo-jeong, and is South Korea’s submission for the best international feature film category at the 99th Academy Awards.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

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