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 On the theatre front, Brunstetter wrote the book for the musical adaptation of The Notebook, earning a Tony nomination in 2024. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026 Michael Whatley, the state’s Republican Senate candidate, owes his nomination to Trump; the president continues to invest time, if not much cash, on his behalf. — Natalie Allison, Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2026 What would be a message to the voters on the Grammy committee as why Dillagence II is deserving of a nomination? — Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 2026 Until his arrest on Saturday, Jáuregui had been seeking the conservative National Action Party nomination for mayor of Chihuahua, the state’s capital. — Mauricio Torres, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nomination

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Noun

The announcement also lands less than two weeks before the midterm elections.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Early voting there two weeks out from the election is down about 6% from the same period four years ago.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of election

Noun

The 2026 Michelin Guide American South, announced Wednesday night in Nashville, handed out Stars, Bibs and recommendations across North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Atlanta.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026
The citizens group hoping to reform Connecticut’s oppressive property tax system will release its recommendations Monday, hoping to force candidates for state offices to take positions during the final push toward Election Day.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of recommendation

Noun

Acaden Lewis looks comfortable at the point Acaden Lewis was second-team All-Big East and an All-Freshman Team selection last season at Villanova.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
The native of Plainview, Texas, quickly emerged as one of the most dynamic running backs of the 1970s, earning a Pro Bowl selection and leading the Rams in rushing each year from 1973 to 1977 in coach Chuck Knox’s productive offense.

— Greg Beacham, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of selection

Noun

For The Times) Raman co-presented the motion to designate Vega Square, along with Councilmember Rodriguez, according to documents filed in March.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
But the day after the baby was born, Uthmeier filed an emergency motion in family court to intervene in the proceedings.

— Jim Defede, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of motion

Noun

Local Halloween shops were opening on every corner, and Party City was [at the time] the main destination.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Over time, the company has aggregated a combination of destinations, tournaments, leagues and camps, illustrating how physical facilities can anchor a broader participation business rather than function simply as real-estate assets.

— Chris Russo, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of destination

Noun

Its inventory depends on what sellers send in—making the timing of those submissions particularly relevant ahead of the holidays.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026
Ishizaka has programmed Asian cinema at the festival since 2007, when most submissions were still shot on film.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of submission

Noun

During the episode, the celebrities paid tribute to a person (or place) of their choosing, with a special guest in each number.

— McKinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026
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

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