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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The Oklahoman asked superintendents, principals, teachers, and guidance counselors from across the Oklahoma City area to participate in the Student of the Week program by sending nominations for their student.
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Darla Rivera, Oklahoman, 9 Feb. 2026
The Enquirer will not accept nominations from the general public.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2026
O’Hara earned an Emmy nomination last year for supporting comedy actress for the show’s freshman season.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
The next morning, the delegates insisted that a photograph be made to commemorate the nomination.
—Harold Holzer, New York Daily News, 8 Feb. 2026
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Darla Rivera, Oklahoman, 9 Feb. 2026
The Enquirer will not accept nominations from the general public.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 9 Feb. 2026
O’Hara earned an Emmy nomination last year for supporting comedy actress for the show’s freshman season.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
The next morning, the delegates insisted that a photograph be made to commemorate the nomination.
—Harold Holzer, New York Daily News, 8 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 15 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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