NOMINATE Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words

nominate

verb

ˈnä-mə-ˌnāt

Definition of nominate

as in to name

to give a name to this first drawing, which we'll nominate as Plan A, shows how the house would look with the smaller annex

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as in to appoint

to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty the U.S. Constitution directs the president to nominate ambassadors

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Recent Examples of nominate Last year, both One Battle After Another and Sinners were nominated, as were contenders from the major streamers, including Netflix and Apple. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026 Season 1 won a Canadian Screen Award for Best Direction, a Golden Sheaf Award at Yorkton Film Festival, three Telly Awards and was nominated for the Banff Rockie Award. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026 The success of their last album, the Grammy-nominated Romance (2024), cemented the Irish band’s shift from breakthrough act to global headliner. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 Its chef, David Standridge, was named the James Beard Award winner for Best Chef, Northeast in 2024, and he was nominated in the national Outstanding Chef category just this year. — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nominate

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Opening her case, Karmy-Jones walked through the allegations from the six women, who have a lifelong right to anonymity even though they are being named in court.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026
The bill in consideration was originally named Ryder’s Law after a 14-year-old carriage horse who collapsed in 2022 and was later euthanized due to cancer.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026

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After the Minnesota Twins designated Trevor Megill for assignment in April 2023, the Brewers acquired the reliever for Taylor Floyd, who hasn't appeared in a major league game.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Boucher said the California couple designated her as their spokesperson and wished to remain anonymous.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of designate

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Brecka did not respond to requests for comment, but Chris Woodward, a public relations representative for him, said in an email that the health issues discussed on Brecka’s podcast do not constitute medical advice.

— Amy Maxmen, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
The songs constitute the first new music she’s released since tying the knot with husband Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden in July.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of constitute

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In August, Meta debuted a small open-weight AI model dubbed Muse Glimmer, with Zuckerberg pledging to eventually release something bigger and more powerful.

— Kif Leswing,Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
The premise of the movie, which opens nationwide on Friday, has been dubbed wild, insane and even dumb.

— David Mack, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of dub

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Zedwell responded by asking to include a redevelopment break clause in the new lease that would entitle them to terminate the lease at 6 months’ notice at any time once the new lease has commenced.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
The allegations against him remain unproven, and he is entitled to the full protections of the United States Constitution.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026

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