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as in elections
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as in recommendations
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Recent Examples of nominations
Bracco — who earned four Emmy nominations on The Sopranos as Tony Soprano's (James Gandolfini) therapist, Jennifer Melfi — first played mob wife Karen Hill in Goodfellas, receiving a Golden Globe and Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress in 1991.
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Glenn Garner, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Since then, The Lumineers have chalked up more than 6 billion streams across five albums, scored two Grammy nominations, earned five Billboard Music Award nods, and picked up an American Music Award nomination.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Aug. 2025
The raft of Emmy nominations helps make up for the Oscar near-nomination.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2025
Glenn Garner, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Since then, The Lumineers have chalked up more than 6 billion streams across five albums, scored two Grammy nominations, earned five Billboard Music Award nods, and picked up an American Music Award nomination.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Aug. 2025
The raft of Emmy nominations helps make up for the Oscar near-nomination.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nominations
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His tenure at the top can be remembered for an infamous photograph of him eating a bacon sandwich while campaigning in the 2014 local elections.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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That approach could bolster the Republican president's standing with older voters, a group that over time has been more likely to vote in midterm elections.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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Sitting commissioners of the housing authority make recommendations to fill vacancies on the panel, subject to the approval of the city's Board of Directors, which has a window of time following the decision to confirm or reject an individual.—
Joseph Flaherty,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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From the quick grab-and-go selections at Martha’s Market to the dress-up atmosphere of the American Audubon Dining Room, there are plenty of options to satiate your appetite.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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The wine list boasts around 500 bottles, including Italian wines (at least half are from the Valtellina region) and international selections.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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To ensure the fairness and credibility of our readers’ poll, any votes originating from the same IP address that exceed 20 submissions will be excluded from the final tally.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Feb. 2026
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Now, Google allows for bulk submissions through a single form.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Only the date and the destinations were mysteries when the season ended with an AFC wild-card playoff loss to the New England Patriots.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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With four levels and 40,000 square feet of space, including selling and back-of-the-house areas, the flagship will be one of Aritzia’s most expansive and immersive retail destinations to date.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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However, several have appointed campaign treasurers with the intention to run – and have announced their bids.—
Chaya Tong,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Feb. 2026
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Raman and Bass have largely been allies and have endorsed each other’s reelection bids.—
Steve Lopez,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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The success Darnold found led to choices in free agency, every player’s dream.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Esteemed Venus is strolling into your 2nd House of Satisfaction, supporting thoughtful choices that align with your independent values and strengthen confidence through stewardship.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Feb. 2026
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The anatomy of the wrist is responsible for the high susceptibility to nerve pain with repetitive hand motions that require wrist flexion.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Body motions are almost always controlled and fluid.—
Cyril Soliman,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Nominations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nominations. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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