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as in election
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as in recommendation
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Recent Examples of nomination
Among his accolades were two Directors Guild of America Awards for directing the Oscars, six Emmy nominations for his direction of the Academy Awards between 1991 and 1996, and Emmy wins for the 1995 Oscars and Sammy Davis Jr.’s 60th Anniversary Celebration.
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Pat Saperstein, Variety, 23 May 2025
Navarro’s nomination requires approval from the U.S. Senate.
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
Jean Smart has earned three Emmys for her portrayal of acerbic Vegas comedy legend Deborah Vance, and Hannah Einbinder has established her career bona fides (and earned three Emmy nominations) as Deborah’s not-exactly-loyal employee, 20-something comedy writer Ava Daniels.
—Akiva Gottlieb, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
In early May, lawmakers, union leaders, and activists protested his selection outside the U.S. Capitol ahead of the Senate vote on his nomination.
—Will Steakin, ABC News, 22 May 2025
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Pat Saperstein, Variety, 23 May 2025
Navarro’s nomination requires approval from the U.S. Senate.
—David Catanese, Miami Herald, 23 May 2025
Jean Smart has earned three Emmys for her portrayal of acerbic Vegas comedy legend Deborah Vance, and Hannah Einbinder has established her career bona fides (and earned three Emmy nominations) as Deborah’s not-exactly-loyal employee, 20-something comedy writer Ava Daniels.
—Akiva Gottlieb, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
In early May, lawmakers, union leaders, and activists protested his selection outside the U.S. Capitol ahead of the Senate vote on his nomination.
—Will Steakin, ABC News, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nomination
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Michigan is often regarded as a key swing state in the presidential race—with close margins in the past election and 15 electoral votes up for grabs.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
29 May 2025
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Looking ahead in the final days South Korea’s election law bans the release of public poll results during the six days leading up to an election.—
Jong Eun Lee,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations.—
Emily DeLetter,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Here are recommendations for maintaining safety during a thunderstorm: To lower the risk of lightning strikes, when going outdoors, develop a plan to reach a safer spot.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2025
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Their selection always includes highly sophisticated and distinctive films that have broadened my cinematic horizons.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
30 May 2025
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Those statistics make for an almost unanimous selection into the Hall of Fame and that could very well be the case when Trout's time comes.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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In open session at 5 p.m., the council will give final approval to a change in council procedures to allow for a motion and second before further consideration of an agenda item.—
Laura Groch
Feb. 5,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Feb. 2023
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The ruling, issued Monday by U.S. District Judge Paul Crotty in the Southern District of New York, denied a motion brought by individuals and mental health organizations in December.—
Celina Tebor,
CNN,
4 Feb. 2023
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Pacific Beach, long celebrated for its sun, surf, eating and drinking scene, could be embracing a new identity as a cultural destination.—
Sierra Knoch,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 June 2025
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Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.—
Lela London,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Finally, applications submitted through national job boards typically are never reviewed by a human out of necessity, because there are so many low-quality and/or AI-powered job application bot submissions on those boards.—
Rebecca Fraser-Thill,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Tuition is $525 for applications submitted by June 30 and $575 for submissions past that date.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2025
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The settlement included over 4,000 Google employees in California and New York, with plaintiffs making the case that Google kept Black employees in lower-level jobs, paid them less, lowered their performance ratings and prevented Black employees from advancement.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Among the brand’s recent advancements in activewear, the StudioSmooth collection launched in February with leggings, bras, tops, a skort, biker shorts, athletic dresss and full zips.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
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There is also a feeling internally that should United entertain Al Hilal’s bid, that might invite European teams to the table.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Thrasher’s bid to become FSU president initially drew some opposition, in part, because of his lack of an academic background.—
Dara Kam,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2025
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“Nomination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nomination. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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