Synonyms for
Nomination
Definition
Nomination means the act of suggesting or officially selecting someone for a position, award, or honor.
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Common collocations
- nomination for an award
- nomination committee
- nomination process
- nomination speech
- nomination papers
- nomination form
- nomination received
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Usage note
While 'nomination' is often used in formal contexts like awards or political elections, it can also refer to the act of proposing someone for a role in less formal settings. Be careful not to confuse it with 'nominee', which is the person who has been nominated.
Example sentences
- Her nomination for the Nobel Prize was a great honor.
- The president's nomination for the Supreme Court was controversial.
- The nomination committee interviewed several candidates for the job.
- The nomination process can be lengthy and involved.
- The nomination deadline is next week.
Quotes
I am honored to accept your nomination for President of the United States.
A nomination is an honor, but winning is a thrill.
The nomination is not an end, but a means.
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