nomination
noun
nom·i·na·tion
ˌnä-mə-ˈnā-shən 
1
: the act, process, or an instance of nominating
2
: the state of being nominated
Examples of nomination in a Sentence
We expect him to get the Democratic nomination.
Membership is by nomination only.
The novel earned a nomination for the National Book Award.
The film received five Academy Award nominations.
The nominations for the Academy Awards have been announced.
Recent Examples on the Web
The series ran from 1970-1977 and earned six Primetime Emmy nominations during its run, according to IMDb.
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USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
Additional nominations in categories including entertainment, arts, children’s/youth and interactive & immersive will be announced on Thursday, April 25, with winners revealed on May 9.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 Apr. 2024
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USA TODAY, 23 Apr. 2024
Additional nominations in categories including entertainment, arts, children’s/youth and interactive & immersive will be announced on Thursday, April 25, with winners revealed on May 9.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 23 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for nomination
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“Nomination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nomination. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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nomination
noun
nom·i·na·tion
ˌnäm-ə-ˈnā-shən
1
: the act, process, or an instance of nominating
2
: the state of being nominated
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