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

Talwani, nominated to the bench by President Barack Obama, agreed to block it for the midterm elections.

— Lindsay Whitehurst, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
And, during the past several weeks, data centers have become increasingly toxic in midterm elections across the country.

— Dan Kaufman, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 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

Eiren’s pick now advances to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which will winnow submissions from countries around the world down to a shortlist of 15 films before narrowing to five nominees.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
Her duties include reading slush-pile submissions, making coffee, and tending to the needs of high-profile guests during Platen’s many exclusive fêtes.

— Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Aug. 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

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The Sun conjoins Mercury in Virgo and your 1st House of Self, sharpening your voice, presence, choices, and personal direction.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026
Clients are looking for a partner who grasps their objectives, assists with key financial choices, and adapts alongside them as their circumstances shift, said Scott Stearsman, head of Premier and branch banking at Truist.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of choices

Noun

At the University of Mississippi, a video went viral of a Black woman surrounded by white students and the white students mimicking ape-like motions toward the woman and making monkey-like calls.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
This includes interpreting standing rules and precedents, advising on the wording of motions, helping formulate statements, and answering parliamentary inquiries or points of order.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026

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