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nomination

[nom-uh-ney-shuhn] / ˌnɒm əˈneɪ ʃən /


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She earned her first Tony Award nomination in 1976 for portraying Rose Trelawny in Arthur Wing Pinero’s “Trelawny of the ‘Wells.’”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

And as long as Warsh's nomination process continues, Powell can legally remain in his role as chair.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

This year also marks Lola Young's fourth Ivor nomination, after she received three last year.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

And though he played coy during the hearing about whether Mullin still had his vote, he delivered the clinching “aye” to advance the nomination on Thursday.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

The graying middle-aged nurse who doesn’t attend to the patients but sits by and monitors the computers and phones, gives a little nod and stands up as if accepting a nomination.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman