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
During his interview with PEOPLE, Romano expressed a particular fondness for Boyle, who received seven Emmy nominations for his grouchy portrayal of patriarch Frank Barone.
—Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
In contrast, the revival has proved a resonant success and is expected to land numerous Tony nominations when they're announced next week.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 23 Apr. 2024
This year, 77 songwriters and composers have received Ivor Novello nominations, with 60% of them receiving a nod for the first time.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2024
Ozzy’s Double Induction: Heavy metal has never been a high priority for the Hall, with legends such as Black Sabbath enduring eight nominations during a decade of eligibility before finally making the cut in 2006.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 22 Apr. 2024
The nomination period and poll voting will open every Monday and close at noon each Thursday.
—The Courier-Journal, 22 Apr. 2024
The series earned 14 Daytime Emmy Awards and 56 nominations during its run, including wins for talk show entertainment in 2016 and 2018.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
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
During his interview with PEOPLE, Romano expressed a particular fondness for Boyle, who received seven Emmy nominations for his grouchy portrayal of patriarch Frank Barone.
—Jp Mangalindan, Peoplemag, 23 Apr. 2024
In contrast, the revival has proved a resonant success and is expected to land numerous Tony nominations when they're announced next week.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 23 Apr. 2024
This year, 77 songwriters and composers have received Ivor Novello nominations, with 60% of them receiving a nod for the first time.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2024
Ozzy’s Double Induction: Heavy metal has never been a high priority for the Hall, with legends such as Black Sabbath enduring eight nominations during a decade of eligibility before finally making the cut in 2006.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 22 Apr. 2024
The nomination period and poll voting will open every Monday and close at noon each Thursday.
—The Courier-Journal, 22 Apr. 2024
The series earned 14 Daytime Emmy Awards and 56 nominations during its run, including wins for talk show entertainment in 2016 and 2018.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2024
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“Nomination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nomination. Accessed 27 Apr. 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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