nomination

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Recent Examples of nomination With the right distributor, Turturro could land a long-overdue Best Actor nomination. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Feb. 2026 Statistics shown are as of the time of nomination submission. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Feb. 2026 This strategy, and the camaraderie between the hosts, has helped propel the podcast to a more than $100 million multiyear deal, a Golden Globe nomination and off-the-cuff discussions, such as a freeform conversation with Jake Gyllenhaal about Bateman’s downhill biking abilities. Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 3 Feb. 2026 The letter urges Nurrenbern to continue to oppose Hall’s nomination. Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nomination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nomination
Noun
  • In the 2024 presidential election, then-Vice President Harris won the district over Trump by 69%-29%.
    Kate Perez, USA Today, 2 Feb. 2026
  • Our association’s governing documents require annual elections to be held at a meeting of the unit owners.
    Howard Dakoff, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Years later, new audits reveal that EDD fraud continues, along with outstanding recommendations to lawmakers.
    Julie Watts, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
  • These recommendations are based, in part, on studies that have found higher relapse rates among those who stop taking the medication versus those who do not.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Two years later, Mathieu was named to the first Pro Bowl of his career and became a first-team All-Pro selection.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Tall Shaft Boots Knee-high boots were all the rage back in 2016, and the stylish trend happens to still be well-suited for winter travel this year—depending on your selection, that is.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The case was set for a hearing on the anti-SLAPP motions this Friday.
    Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Place a large rimmed plate upside down over pan and in one rapid motion turn over; slide away pan, allowing any excess syrup to drip down sides of baba and onto plate.
    Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Last week, Moncler Grenoble unveiled its Fall 2026 collection in Aspen, Colorado, marking the first American ski destination show for the Italian brand.
    Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Digital detox spaces and innovative spa treatments will help guests escape from everyday life, while rotating art exhibits and activities like cooking classes, wine pairings, and cultural immersions will offer meaningful connections to the destination.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The submissions were also sent to prosecutor Daniel Porceddu, who didn't check their accuracy.
    CBS News, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Luminate, the independent data provider to the Billboard charts, completes a thorough review of all data submissions used in compiling the weekly chart rankings.
    Gary Trust, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The custodian of the maison’s some 20,000 documents, fragments, and objects is the effervescent Sophie Rouart, who indulged me in pulling any style of my choosing.
    Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Trump has tried to extract billions of dollars from universities and has succeeded in squeezing more than $400 million from four of them — Brown, Columbia, Cornell and Northwestern — for purposes of his choosing.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • These advancements pave the way for future collaborations and groundbreaking discoveries.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Feb. 2026
  • All employees also receive free parking and meals, as well as discounts, training and advancement opportunities.
    Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 1 Feb. 2026

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“Nomination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nomination. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

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