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adjective

nominated

adj.
US /ˈnɑməˌneɪtəd/ UK /nˈɒmɪnˌeɪtɪd/ nom·i·nat·ed

  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate

    describes someone who has been officially suggested for a prize or job but has not won yet.

    functioning as a participial adjective to describe a person or entity that has received a formal nomination.

    Simple

    The nominated actors waited nervously for the winner to be announced.

    In context

    The nominated works were displayed in the main gallery, allowing the public to view the finalists before the jury reached a final decision.

    shortlistedselected

She was the voice of Dot in A Bug’s Life, and was nominated for a Grammy for her work on the film.

The Guardian· 17 Aug 2026

He was nominated for the PL2 Player of the Season award and the new Fulham manager, Álvaro Arbeloa, has been picking him in pre-season.

The Guardian· 6 Aug 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Common
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