NOMINATION Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

nomination

noun

Definition of nomination

as in election

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as in recommendation

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Recent Examples of nomination After directing the stage production, which earned both an Obie Award and a Lucille Lortel Award for performance, and a Drama League Award nomination, Tony Award winner Danya Taymor is set to get behind the camera for her feature directorial debut. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026 North of the city, half a dozen candidates are seeking the Democratic nomination for Moulton's soon-to-be-former seat in the 6th Congressional District. — Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026 The nomination form simply asked managers who was ready, and readiness was being interpreted through familiarity. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 With his nomination now awaiting Senate approval, Cao steps into the hot seat as the war with Iran is reignited as Washington and Tehran trade military strikes yet again. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nomination

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Noun

There have been some limited cases in which noncitizens have been criminally charged for voting or attempting to vote, including in Michigan, but it's been rare and not thought to have altered the outcome of any elections.

— Todd Spangler, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2026
The prime minister raised the death toll to 141 amid conflicting intelligence accounts, mounting humanitarian strain in Ceuta and opposition calls for his resignation and early elections ahead of a national vote next year.

— Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of election

Noun

The project is probably the best fit for the parcel, Planning Board chairperson Steve McGlothlin said before voting in favor of the recommendation.

— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
Representatives from Fort Worth’s Transportation and Public Works department told a sparse crowd that the hybrid option — returning the street to five lanes south of Allen — was the department’s ultimate recommendation.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of recommendation

Noun

It is anticipated that the new complex would include a wide range of amenities, further solidifying Palmares' reputation as a destination where golf is just the beginning.

— Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
The destination was shown on the small screen attached to the seat in front of her.

— Mick Krever, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of destination

Noun

Data from the missions are expected to help establish the testing and documentation needed for future regulatory submissions.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026
Building on this recognition, the winner of the Busan Award – Best Film, the top prize in BIFF’s Competition section, now qualifies for submission to the Oscars in the Best International Feature Film category.

— Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of submission

Noun

So the players will get a day off to cool down but have to spend the night at the pub quiz in teams of Ted’s choosing, never mind the cliques.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
Striking out on her own was a difficult transition, but embracing her solitude gave her the space to learn more about herself and make her own personal decisions, such as getting her cat or making meals of her choosing.

— Amen Galinato, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of choosing

Noun

One specific area that is actively being explored is the potential of using bacteriophages, which are originally viral in nature, in conjunction with advancements in AI to help detect, track and destroy resistant bacteria forms.

— Dr. Sai Balasubramanian, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
The advanced weapon features AV’s 20kW-class LOCUST LWS integrated on the General Motors Defense Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV) platform–a significant advancement in mobile, frontline C-UAS capabilities.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026

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