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 Down, who earned a Golden Globe nomination for 1985’s North and South alongside Patrick Swayze, urges aspiring performers to take precautions while pursuing their ambitions. — Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2026 And if the fever dream of a Best Picture nomination does come true, well, YCSE’s haters just might become its waiters at the table of success. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026 The January 16, 2027 slot once again falls the day after the end of nomination voting in the Academy Awards on January 15, and before the January 21 nominations announcement. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026 The first season of Surprise & Seek was nominated for a 2025 Primetime Emmy nomination for best art direction. — Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nomination

Recent Examples of Synonyms for nomination

Noun

The announcement also lands less than two weeks before the midterm elections.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Early voting there two weeks out from the election is down about 6% from the same period four years ago.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of election

Noun

The 2026 Michelin Guide American South, announced Wednesday night in Nashville, handed out Stars, Bibs and recommendations across North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Atlanta.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
The citizens group hoping to reform Connecticut’s oppressive property tax system will release its recommendations Monday, hoping to force candidates for state offices to take positions during the final push toward Election Day.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of recommendation

Noun

Acaden Lewis looks comfortable at the point Acaden Lewis was second-team All-Big East and an All-Freshman Team selection last season at Villanova.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
The native of Plainview, Texas, quickly emerged as one of the most dynamic running backs of the 1970s, earning a Pro Bowl selection and leading the Rams in rushing each year from 1973 to 1977 in coach Chuck Knox’s productive offense.

— Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of selection

Noun

Local Halloween shops were opening on every corner, and Party City was [at the time] the main destination.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Over time, the company has aggregated a combination of destinations, tournaments, leagues and camps, illustrating how physical facilities can anchor a broader participation business rather than function simply as real-estate assets.

— Chris Russo, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of destination

Noun

According to the Philadelphia Police Department's October 9 statement, the submission was flagged as spam and never forwarded to its Real-Time Crime Center for investigative review or distribution.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Martinez-Olguin took the matter under submission after the hearing and is expected to make a decision in the coming days.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of submission

Noun

During the episode, the celebrities paid tribute to a person (or place) of their choosing, with a special guest in each number.

— McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026
All donations are tax-deductible and can be made through its online zakat-giving portal, which accepts recurring and one-time payments as high as $10,000 or amounts of one’s choosing.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of choosing

Noun

There's reason to believe research on Jonathan and other animals could lead to advancements for people, Austad said.

— KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
This advancement could help scientists investigate how electrons respond to intense light and, eventually, explore ways to control them during chemical reactions.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026

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