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nominations

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌnɑməˈneɪʃənz// UK //nˌɒmɪnˈeɪʃənz// nom·i·na·tions

n. the act of officially suggesting someone for a job, an award, or a position. You can also use this word for the person or thing that has been suggested.

n. the formal act of proposing a candidate for an office, award, or position; also refers to the state of being so proposed. Often used in the plural to describe the collective list of candidates in a competition.


SIMPLE

The film received five nominations for the Academy Awards.

CONTEXTUAL

The committee is now accepting nominations for the position of chairperson, which must be submitted by Friday.

COMPLEX

While the public expected several nominations for the local artist, the jury ultimately overlooked her work in favor of more established international figures.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly used with the preposition 'for' to indicate the prize or role being sought.

Pitfall

He won a nomination of Best ActorHe won a nomination for Best ActorThe noun typically takes the preposition 'for' when specifying the category or award.

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