nomination

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Recent Examples of nomination Healey’s letter to the Governor’s Council is in response to another letter signed by hundreds opposing DeMore’s nomination. Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 19 May 2026 Emmy nomination-round voting runs from June 11-22, and the official 78th Primetime Emmy Awards nominations will be announced on July 8. Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 May 2026 The nomination of Hamilton, who argued abolishing FEMA was not in the country’s best interests, is the latest indication of that change. Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026 The board was not swayed by the opposition, with the senators voting unanimously to advance D’Adamo’s nomination for a vote by the full body. Andrew Graham may 12, Sacbee.com, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for nomination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nomination
Noun
  • What’s more, Jeffries argued that Democrats had been on a roll since the 2024 election.
    Jason Zengerle, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
  • Using presidential election results to analyze House races is far from a perfect forecast for the 2026 midterms.
    Ashley Wu, New York Times, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • From the concierge who nimbly assisted me with dining and fitness class reservations to the kind dining staff, the friendly Miami team made sure I was always taken care of and was incredibly helpful at offering local recommendations and insight.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
  • Thoughts, recommendations, resources?
    Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • Alma is a coffee shop by day (with select pastries and small breakfast items) and a cocktail bar at night with an incredible selection of artisanal tequilas, mezcals, and sotols.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
  • The firm will come up with the list of candidates and finalists, but the board has the final say in the selection.
    Natalie La Roche Pietri, Miami Herald, 16 May 2026
Noun
  • In a stunning reversal, the Justice Department filed a motion in February seeking to drop criminal charges against the two Venezuelan men.
    Ashley Killough, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
  • Built for real work The robot can also rotate joints continuously because engineers eliminated cables running across joints, reducing wear and allowing greater freedom of motion.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • This is one of few Rosewood hotels in the region (there's the newly re-opened, Rosewood Little Dix Bay in the BVIs, and one upcoming on Antigua in 2022) and the group tends to focus on the destination without compromising the creature comforts that come with the price tag.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 May 2026
  • United offers the most diversified international route network among US airlines based on the number of international destinations served and is proud to offer a specialized travel product designed for the entertainment industry.
    Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
Noun
  • Wild-eyed in a register that ranges from dreamy to terrified to stunned into submission, her performance is the most honestly felt thing here.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 18 May 2026
  • But at 44 years old and 17 years removed from her last MMA fight, a quick submission was always a realistic possibility.
    Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • Secondly, select an attorney of your own choosing who works for you.
    Patricia Fersch, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
  • That's elite golf content in the attire of her choosing.
    Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
    Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
  • While future research is needed to further validate this emerging method, the authors have contributed to advancements in how this science is conducted, innovating research methods that will help scholars study the past with greater accuracy.
    Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026

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“Nomination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nomination. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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