NOMINATIONS Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

nominations

noun

plural of nomination

as in elections

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Recent Examples of nominations The Democratic nominations of Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020 were consistent with the Party Decides theory, and arguably so was the very late and very fast nomination of Kamala Harris in July of 2024. — Seth Masket, Denver Post, 9 July 2026 But Ha’s performance took me out of that, in the best way possible, and warrants a Primetime Emmy acting nod — while the show is big on nominations for below-the-line work, only Regé-Jean Page has earned an acting nomination, and that was in 2021 for Season 1. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 June 2026 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. — 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

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Noun

Former elections liaison Dallas Woodhouse resigned earlier this month following reporting on those communications.

— Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026
Heavy losses suffered by Labour in a midterm set of local elections in May prompted many lawmakers to demand Starmer's resignation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

Definition of elections

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Advancements in technology have historically required some type of privacy tradeoff, like giving apps access to your location for more accurate recommendations.

— Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
Encourage your child’s school to improve indoor air quality using the recommendations in the Environmental Protection Agency Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools program.

— Dr. Lauren Zajac, Boston Herald, 19 July 2026

Definition of recommendations

Noun

This year’s Imagen Awards will be spread out among 25 categories — but Imagen Foundation founder/president Helen Hernandez noted that there was a lack of submissions for director, lead and supporting performers in film.

— Michael Schneider, Variety, 16 July 2026
O'Hearn did so, but several pages of both the prosecution's and defense's submissions have been redacted for unstated reasons.

— Dan Mangan, CNBC, 15 July 2026

Definition of submissions

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Bryce Canyon National Park is one of Utah’s most iconic destinations—but its popularity means visitors often have to contend with crowded overlooks, full parking lots, and busy hiking trails, especially during the busy seasons of summer and fall.

— Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
Miami has become one of the country’s hottest destinations for Americans looking to lower their tax bills and upgrade their lifestyles.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 19 July 2026

Definition of destinations

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Just weeks after Paramount and Ellison’s Skydance completed its merger, the company made its initial run for WBD, resulting in several bids and a formal sale process.

— Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 13 July 2026
Which could mean the SuperSonics’ return (and expansion overall) is put on hold until the Seahawks’ process concludes and investment groups potentially refocus around NBA bids instead.

— John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of bids

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Missing clubs, a broken hand, immense shame and embarrassment for a life’s worth of selfish choices — nothing can keep him off the course.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 16 July 2026
Parenting advice has changed so much in even the last two decades that folks from older generations who raised seemingly healthy kids might feel left behind, embarrassed by their outdated opinions, or defensive of their own parenting choices.

— Parents, Parents, 16 July 2026

Definition of choices

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Using aggressive or rough motions could push the unwanted liquid or solid into the material, which will make removal much harder.

— Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026
DaSilva is then seen approaching a man sitting on an electrical box and is captured making stabbing motions at the man, who ran away and was later found with fatal stab wounds, police say.

— Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026

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