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 The announcement comes nearly 20 years after former President Barack Obama accepted the Democratic presidential nomination at Mile High stadium during the 2008 convention. — Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 Democratic socialist Francesca Hong lost in a landslide to David Crowley and the other moderate candidates for the nomination. — Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile in Michigan last week, prediction markets showed El-Sayed with greater than 90% odds to win the Democratic nomination for Senate before polls closed, despite his very narrow victory. — Garrett Downs,davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026 The last person to win this award without a series nomination? — Joyce Eng, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nomination

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Noun

His grandson's election as vice president of the United States spurred pride in the Midwestern city, though Vance has faced some pushback to his portrayal of it in the book.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
Residents expressed concerns about data centers, which have become a flashpoint ahead of the November election.

— Jack Fink, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of election

Noun

One of my non-negotiable recommendations is Tonnara di Scopello, another historic tuna fishery turned into a tiny museum and protected cove.

— Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
To make an informed decision, the UC Academic Senate announced a formal review process of its policies and sped it up such that a recommendation is expected by June next year.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of recommendation

Noun

The Cubs’ selection to a second Little League Classic bookends a stretch of being chosen by MLB for unforgettable marquee events.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026
Santa Fe also offers endless shopping and right next door is Shiprock which is a good starting point, with their remarkable selection of native ceramics, jewelry, and textiles.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of selection

Noun

In late July, Ramco filed a motion asking the judge to enforce the settlement or appoint a receiver to take control of the hospitals, saying the future of the hospitals — and their ability to ultimately reopen — hangs in the balance.

— Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
The revelation was part of a motion filed in federal court as part of an ongoing conspiracy case against ICE protesters.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of motion

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That approach, underpinned by organic growth, now finds expression in Egypt, where Nobu and SODIC (which has more than 27 years’ experience developing communities across Cairo and the North Coast) are creating three distinct destinations.

— Nick Scott, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026
Delays of three hours or more at your final destination still pay 250 to 600 euros depending on distance.

— Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of destination

Noun

Pepa Ljubojacki’s intimate documentary If Pigeons Turned to Gold is the Czech Republic’s submission for the best international feature film category at the Oscars 2027.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
Related Stories That’s likely because it could also be selected as France’s submission, something that should become clearer towards the end of September when the country makes its decision on which film to send to the Oscars.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of submission

Noun

Cash out now, enjoy your wealth and leave your inheritance to those of your own choosing.

— Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Iran International reported that he was denied access to a lawyer of his choosing during his detention and at times was prevented from communicating with his family.

— Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of choosing

Noun

Havighorst, an executive director of institutional advancement at Prairie State College, was diagnosed with a form of CMT 2 1/2 years ago called heredity neuropathy with liability to pressure palsies.

— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
Nine of the 20 clubs will start the campaign with new managers, all on top of a flood of signings made in the annual pursuit of advancement.

— Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

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