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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During the Hutchinson School Board’s reorganization meeting Tiffany Barnard stepped down as chair, declining nominations, and instead nominating Garrett Luthens for the role.
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Kendall Larson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Vought’s nomination courted controversy among Democrats.
—Zach Halaschak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Feb. 2025
The bottom line: The GOP prioritized Vought's nomination as the party crafts a multi-trillion dollar budget reconciliation plan for later this year.
—Stephen Neukam, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
Read Article > Jan 30 Dylan Scott Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to be Donald Trump’s health secretary has been dogged by his long record of anti-vaccine and anti-science statements.
—Vox Staff, Vox, 7 Feb. 2025
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Kendall Larson, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Vought’s nomination courted controversy among Democrats.
—Zach Halaschak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Feb. 2025
The bottom line: The GOP prioritized Vought's nomination as the party crafts a multi-trillion dollar budget reconciliation plan for later this year.
—Stephen Neukam, Axios, 7 Feb. 2025
Read Article > Jan 30 Dylan Scott Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to be Donald Trump’s health secretary has been dogged by his long record of anti-vaccine and anti-science statements.
—Vox Staff, Vox, 7 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for nomination
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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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