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as in recommendations
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Recent Examples of nominations
Bracco — who earned four Emmy nominations on The Sopranos as Tony Soprano's (James Gandolfini) therapist, Jennifer Melfi — first played mob wife Karen Hill in Goodfellas, receiving a Golden Globe and Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress in 1991.
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Glenn Garner, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Since then, The Lumineers have chalked up more than 6 billion streams across five albums, scored two Grammy nominations, earned five Billboard Music Award nods, and picked up an American Music Award nomination.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Aug. 2025
The raft of Emmy nominations helps make up for the Oscar near-nomination.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2025
Glenn Garner, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Since then, The Lumineers have chalked up more than 6 billion streams across five albums, scored two Grammy nominations, earned five Billboard Music Award nods, and picked up an American Music Award nomination.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Aug. 2025
The raft of Emmy nominations helps make up for the Oscar near-nomination.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nominations
Noun
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Political candidates have bet on their own elections.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
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That is according to a new analysis, shared exclusively with NPR ahead of its release, by States United Action, a nonprofit that seeks to protect elections and has been tracking candidate positions on the validity of election results since 2022.—
Miles Parks,
NPR,
4 May 2026
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Morens would help top, senior-level staff develop recommendations, policies and solutions for issues at the National Institutes of Health, as well as offering assistance on epidemiological studies and infectious disease planning in both agencies.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Representatives of the Mid Beach Neighborhood Association and the Fontainebleau plan to meet again May 5 to discuss the association’s recommendations for the project, Ferreira de Melo said.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Dim your outdoor fairy lights and set your outdoor table, because these selections are telling us that backyard party season has finally arrived.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2026
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As the heat of summer sets in, many plants take a break from flowering, but these stellar selections continue to bloom all season long.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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To ensure the fairness and credibility of our readers’ poll, any votes originating from the same IP address that exceed 20 submissions will be excluded from the final tally.—
Aegis Staff,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2026
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Soon, the practice of simultaneous submissions became widely accepted, and the book auction was born.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Iconic destinations such as Saint-Tropez and Plage de Pampelonne are just moments away, with smooth transfers available by boat or helicopter.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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That's causing some Americans to change their travel plans, either choosing closer and cheaper destinations or not planning a trip at all.—
Stephan Bisaha,
NPR,
6 May 2026
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Without consistent infusion of federal funds, though, contracts and bids might need to be re-issued, leading to years of delays.—
Tom Wright,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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Granite Hills sophomore Ella Morgan bids for an encore crown in the 500 freestyle.—
Glae Thien,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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As the Moon moves through your 10th House of Career, your choices set the tone for how others rely on you.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Tierra Reina’s entree choices were Veracruzana or barbacoa, made with beef tongue and cheek.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
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The judge will hear several defense motions on May 18, the day originally set for the trial.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
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The routine continues with fluid recovery motions as the robot returns upright and performs additional dynamic movements with minimal instability.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
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“Nominations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nominations. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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