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 That movie won five NAACP Image Awards and received an Academy Award nomination for best original song. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2026 Asomugha also received an individual NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited Series or Dramatic Special. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 9 Nov. 2026 Florida’s governor, who unsuccessfully sought the GOP nomination in 2024, has been among the loudest critics of Republican leadership in recent days and did not rule out running in the next presidential race while on CNN. — Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026 Jackson took over the Democratic nomination in late July, after placing third in the Democratic primary for governor. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 4 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nomination

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nomination

Noun

With the election results, Schumer has appeared to improve his position with the caucus, following a tumultuous tenure in recent years.

— Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
Other officeholders who are recalled, like lawmakers or other statewide officeholders, would be replaced using existing rules for addressing vacancies — either by appointment or through a special election.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of election

Noun

Such a move runs counter to medical groups’ recommendations, and likely would result in fewer children getting fully vaccinated, experts say.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026
Marketing, development, content, and analytics teams all touch the same pages, and without clear ownership, each team may assume another will act on sound recommendations.

— Felysha Walker, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of recommendation

Noun

The awards are chosen by a selection committee instead of the full Academy.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Nov. 2026
After the initial configuration with the Netherlands, Belgium’s selection further accelerates this sensor-to-shooter collaboration, according to a press release.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Nov. 2026

Definition of selection

Noun

The result is an increasingly ambitious and food-focused wine destination that remains refreshingly unpretentious.

— Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Nov. 2026
While other college teams were able to arrive at their destinations and proceed with games on Saturday, the University of Mississippi did not.

— Chandelis Duster, NPR, 15 Nov. 2026

Definition of destination

Noun

The festival screened 71 films from 38 countries, selected from 1,802 submissions from 72 countries, with Italy serving as Country of Honor.

— Essie Assibu, Variety, 2 Nov. 2026
Its inventory depends on what sellers send in—making the timing of those submissions particularly relevant ahead of the holidays.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of submission

Noun

Should that lawmaker fail, President Herzog will pass the mandate of forming a government to another party leader of his choosing, who has another 28 days to form a majority.

— Ilan Ben Zion, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Nov. 2026
Saturday started off much like Friday, with brekkie followed by adventures of one’s choosing.

— Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of choosing

Noun

Announced in September, Daimler Truck's newest safety advancements include Active Cross Traffic Assist, Active Sideguard Assist 3, and improvements to its Active Drive Assist system.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Nov. 2026
The successful demonstration represents more than an advancement in drone technology.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026

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