nomination

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Recent Examples of nomination Halliday is a relative newcomer to the industry, though her film debut in the 2022 British feature Blue Jean earned her a BAFTA Scotland Award for best actress and a British Independent Film award nomination. Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Mar. 2025 Culkin received his first-ever Oscar nomination and win for the role after also recently taking best supporting actor at the Critics Choice Awards, BAFTAs and SAG Awards, sweeping the season with a Golden Globe win, as well. Sharareh Drury, People.com, 3 Mar. 2025 This is Blumberg’s first Oscars win and first nomination. Walden Green, Pitchfork, 3 Mar. 2025 The same role also earned Tucci a BAFTA and Golden Globes nomination. Emma Specter, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nomination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nomination
Noun
  • Trade policy uncertainty, as measured by an index that counts news articles mentioning the topic, spiked after President Donald Trump won election in November.
    Matt Egan, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
  • The governor’s comments are the latest in Democrats’ efforts to reconcile a 2024 election that returned Trump to the White House and gave Republicans control of both chambers of Congress.
    Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The report concludes by reiterating the agency’s recommendation that people who are eligible should get a flu shot every year.
    Alice Park, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
  • For more recommendations, check out our guide to the Best Heat Protectant Sprays.
    Boutayna Chokrane, WIRED, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The wines also live up to the hype, and are presented to guests alongside a rotating selection of wines from around the world (e.g., grower Champagne).
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Great staff, great selection, not a lick of snobbery.
    Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • In open session at 5 p.m., the council will give final approval to a change in council procedures to allow for a motion and second before further consideration of an agenda item.
    Laura Groch Feb. 5, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2023
  • The ruling, issued Monday by U.S. District Judge Paul Crotty in the Southern District of New York, denied a motion brought by individuals and mental health organizations in December.
    Celina Tebor, CNN, 4 Feb. 2023
Noun
  • Together they are designed to provide the 8.8 million pounds of thrust to propel Orion to deep-space destinations.
    Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Restaurant options include Pacific, the resort’s signature brasserie-style restaurant and bar featuring Australian spirits, as well as Amici, a Mediterranean dining destination.
    Kaila Yu, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The exact timeline for review will depend on the volume of submissions, according to Hill.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
  • In our main market—life sciences R&D—Gen AI and large language models are helping streamline high-volume tasks, such as regulatory submissions creation or safety case intake.
    Aman Wasan, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
    Taylor Nicioli, CNN, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Provides opportunities for career advancement through visibility.
    Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The confusion over Social Security in Maine is the latest example of a bumpy cutback rollout amid President Trump’s bid to shrink the size of government.
    Patrick Whittle and Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Daniel Seavey’s bid for solo stardom is no surprise.
    Kristen Wisneski, Billboard, 7 Mar. 2025

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“Nomination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nomination. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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