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

In the 2021 Senate runoff elections in Georgia, this writer did a number of stories following forecasts by Thomas Miller, a prominent data scientist who’s a professor at Northwestern University.

— Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Midterm elections typically favor the party out of power in Washington.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of elections

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
New diagnostic recommendations, which ASH released in September, aim to ensure more patients secure early treatment.

— Amanda Schupak, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of recommendations

Noun

Citizen-scientist plant- and animal-identification submissions are being contaminated by AI slop.

— J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of submissions

Noun

Condé Nast Traveler readers recently picked the top 10 best large cities in the United States in 2026, highlighting destinations with top-notch restaurant, bar and hotel scenes.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 25 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 destinations

Noun

Doeren built a consistent winner, with the Wolfpack securing 11 bowl bids with eight of those teams reaching eight or nine wins — including a 9-4 mark against rival North Carolina.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
Democratic challenger Roy Cooper is relatively popular in the state after two successful bids for governor and has fundraised millions more than Whatley.

— Josephine Murphy, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of bids

Noun

George initially selected about 100 images before the choices were narrowed to roughly a third for the exhibition.

— Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
If Chrissie represents someone who opts into the ruling system, Paul’s character shows that there are choices even within this world’s oppressive parameters.

— Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of choices

Noun

The defense will raise the continuance denial in its post-trial motions, according to Herrera.

— Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2026
The researchers also showed the material could track moving contact, such as writing motions, rather than just detecting stationary pressure.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026

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