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
Along with her Oscar nomination, the actress' performance as Perfidia Beverly Hills in One Battle After Another has earned her nods at the upcoming BAFTAs and 2026 Actor Awards.
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
Over the past 10 years, Hüller has built an international reputation as a major talent, most notably in the films Toni Erdmann, The Zone of Interest and Anatomy of a Fall, the latter earning her an Oscar nomination for best actress.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
The meaning of Neutaconkanut is unknown, according to the nomination form.
—Antonia Noori Farzan, The Providence Journal, 14 Feb. 2026
Tillis remained resolute in holding up the president’s Fed chair nomination in protest over a Justice Department investigation of the current one.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
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Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Feb. 2026
Over the past 10 years, Hüller has built an international reputation as a major talent, most notably in the films Toni Erdmann, The Zone of Interest and Anatomy of a Fall, the latter earning her an Oscar nomination for best actress.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
The meaning of Neutaconkanut is unknown, according to the nomination form.
—Antonia Noori Farzan, The Providence Journal, 14 Feb. 2026
Tillis remained resolute in holding up the president’s Fed chair nomination in protest over a Justice Department investigation of the current one.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
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 19 Feb. 2026.
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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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