nomination
Americannoun
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an act or instance of nominating, especially to office.
The floor is open for nomination of candidates for the presidency.
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the state of being nominated.
Other Word Forms
- nonnomination noun
- renomination noun
Etymology
Origin of nomination
1375–1425; late Middle English < Latin nōminātiōn- (stem of nōminātiō ) a naming, nomination. See nominate, -ion
Example Sentences
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No other movie this season has shown that kind of strength other than Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners,” which scored a record-breaking 16 Oscar nominations in January.
From Los Angeles Times
Khamenei famously initially rejected the nomination, putting his head in his hands in a show of despair and declaring, "I am opposed".
From Barron's
The eclectic shortlist also sees recognition for Lily Allen's bitter break-up album, West End Girl, songs from the movie musicals Wicked and KPop Demon Hunters, and a best group nomination for resurgent Britpop band Pulp.
From BBC
"It was just a lot of steps along the way that all of us figured it out," explained Bentley, whose first Oscar nomination came last year for best adapted screenplay for "Sing Sing."
From Barron's
But with the nomination of a new chairman, more attention should be paid to a different sort of “corridor,” a monetary one that could fix the Fed’s balance sheet.
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