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 The star famously did not actually receive an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor in 2011, after being nominated for his breakout role as Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin by the Golden Globes, Critics Choice, SAG, and BAFTA Awards. — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 6 Oct. 2026 In 2016, Senator Bernie Sanders shocked the Democratic establishment by running a close race against Hillary Clinton for the Party’s Presidential nomination, thanks to his insistent focus on income and wealth inequality. — Nicholas Lemann, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026 After the royal nomination, the focus shifts to the coalition that will form the next government. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 The Missouri native had a successful stage career as well, earning a Tony nomination for her role in The Beauty Part before taking one home for The Sign in Sidney Brustein’s Window. — Maggie Fremont, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nomination

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Noun

Her party is already the largest opposition party in parliament, and a snap legislative election following the presidential vote could entrench it further.

— Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
The Justice Department has charged about 90 people for various types of election misconduct so far this year, including 50 who are said to have voted as noncitizens.

— SAFIYAH RIDDLE, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of election

Noun

These tie to three recommendations for donors – and not only those making multimillion-dollar gifts.

— William Blomquist, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2026
The commission agreed to her recommendation that the guidance tell clerks to encourage law enforcement agents planning to come to the polls to be in plain clothes and not uniforms.

— CBS News, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of recommendation

Noun

Veteran chef Sam Koo builds the changing selection around fresh fish and meticulously handled rice, with rolls starting at $5, chirashi boxes from $23 and bento items priced $4 to $11.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026
Confirm your selections match the relevant insurer, policy, and claim type.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of selection

Noun

Ajmera made a motion to require a six-week public review period for the contract.

— Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2026
For health tracking, the Edge has an EKG sensor for atrial fibrillation detection, a skin temperature sensor, SpO2 and optical heart rate sensors, plus your typical motion tracking sensors.

— Victoria Song, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of motion

Noun

The fire broke out at Tuptup Resto and Resort at Inani in Cox’s Bazar district, a popular destination for domestic tourists, Syed Mohammad Morshed Hossain, deputy assistant director of Fire Service and Civil Defense in the district, said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
This allowed the attackers to display Bing's legitimate domain in the Google advertisement while using Bing's click-tracking redirect to send visitors toward the malicious destination.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of destination

Noun

All donations are tax-deductible and can be made through its online zakat-giving portal, which accepts recurring and one-time payments as high as $10,000 or amounts of one’s choosing.

— Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
Those who did faced a live hearing and cross-examination by a person of their alleged attacker’s choosing.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of choosing

Noun

Trade tech advancements are helping those at the vanguard of the new NA movement.

— Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Oct. 2026
In addition to being the league’s most valuable franchise, the Valkyries now hold the record for the fastest advancement to the Finals for an expansion team, making it to the championship in only their second season.

— Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2026

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