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nomination Synonyms

Another word for nomination

Choosing another word for nomination depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The action of proposing or formally entering a candidate for election or for an honor or award.

Usage Example

"The film received five Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture."

Strong
proposal
recommendation
selection
endorsement
candidacy

• noun (Context 2)

The act of officially appointing someone to an office, duty, or position.

Usage Example

"The Senate will vote next week to confirm her appointment to the Supreme Court."

Strongest
appointment
Strong
designation
installation
assignment

Opposites of nomination

The opposite of nomination shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

dismissal
removal
disqualification
rejection
ouster
exclusion
withdrawal
See all opposites of nomination

• Nearby Words

nominally
nominatable
nominate
nomination
nominator
nominee
nomocharis

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Nomination. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/nomination
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