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.
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As of this date, SHOOK has received over 48,000 nominations—advisors who meet SHOOK’s thresholds.
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R.j. Shook, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Thanks to its runaway success—including 10 Emmy wins out of 20 nominations—The White Lotus, once billed as a limited series, has morphed into an anthology show.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025
Over the last year, Boone has earned a 2025 Grammy nomination for best new artist, and was named newcomer of the year by Variety Hitmakers in 2024.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
The nomination back in February was the first development in a busy 2025 for Idol so far.
—Lily Moayeri, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025
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R.j. Shook, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Thanks to its runaway success—including 10 Emmy wins out of 20 nominations—The White Lotus, once billed as a limited series, has morphed into an anthology show.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2025
Over the last year, Boone has earned a 2025 Grammy nomination for best new artist, and was named newcomer of the year by Variety Hitmakers in 2024.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
The nomination back in February was the first development in a busy 2025 for Idol so far.
—Lily Moayeri, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2025
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 12 Apr. 2025.
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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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