NOMINATIONS Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

nominations

noun

plural of nomination

as in elections

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Recent Examples of nominations The Democratic nominations of Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Joe Biden in 2020 were consistent with the Party Decides theory, and arguably so was the very late and very fast nomination of Kamala Harris in July of 2024. — Seth Masket, Denver Post, 9 July 2026 But Ha’s performance took me out of that, in the best way possible, and warrants a Primetime Emmy acting nod — while the show is big on nominations for below-the-line work, only Regé-Jean Page has earned an acting nomination, and that was in 2021 for Season 1. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 10 June 2026 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. — 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

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Noun

Germany’s anti-immigration, nationalist AfD looks set to emerge as the dominant party in key state elections this weekend, cementing its rise and reshaping of the country’s politics.

— Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Political pressure has grown for candidates running in Florida elections to lay out clear positions on data centers.

— Emily L. Mahoney, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of elections

Noun

The recommendations of top Wall Street analysts can help inform investors in their search for attractive stocks from the vast universe of dividend-paying companies.

— TipRanks.com Staff, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
What taxpayers should know Our editors independently choose our recommendations.

— Jamela Adam, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of recommendations

Noun

For Castellanos, meanwhile, the All-American Game provides a chance to remain connected to baseball while passing along lessons from a 15-year major league career that included two All-Star selections and a World Series appearance.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
The Chiefs’ next two draft selections after Delane — defensive linemen Peter Woods and R Mason Thomas — put together solid performances.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of selections

Noun

The regulator is monitoring supply and offering assistance to manufacturers seeking to increase production, including expediting the review of submissions related to increasing supply when appropriate.

— Sriparna Roy, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of submissions

Noun

The publication recently singled out the best destinations for sun, sand and surfing as part of its America’s Best Small Towns awards.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Routes flying to Thailand and Azerbaijan, as well as multiple destinations in both Russia and China, remained unaffected.

— Yash Roy, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of destinations

Noun

What shouldn’t happen, at least this Saturday against Florida Atlantic in the Gators’ opener of the Sumrall era, is any quarterback switcheroos, no matter how much Sumrall wants to continue weighing his choices.

— Noah White, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
Of course, depending on options and packages, there may be some differences in materials, color choices, and performance—but the Stingray succeeds at offering the core Corvette experience.

— Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of choices

Noun

Conley, an appointee of former President Barack Obama, dismissed the case without prejudice for lack of subject matter jurisdiction and granted the defendants’ sanctions motions.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2026
The documentary reality of Ryan’s life leans on observational verité techniques, with the camera often placed at an unobtrusive distance and following their freewheeling motions.

— Marshall Shaffer, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026

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