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as in named
to give a name to
this first drawing, which we'll nominate as Plan A, shows how the house would look with the smaller annex
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as in appointed
to pick (someone) by one's authority for a specific position or duty
the U.S. Constitution directs the president to nominate ambassadors
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Recent Examples of nominated
Over the years, Taylor has been nominated for 9 Emmys for her roles in projects like Two and A Half Men, Hollywood and most recently,The Morning Show.
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Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Actually, short, white, old men are also most of the actors nominated tonight.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 14 Jan. 2026
The season was nominated for 16 Emmys, including best drama series, and won two for guest actress Michaela Coel and stunt coordination.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
Brian Worrell, the other candidate nominated for president at last week’s meeting, had been vying for the Council presidency for months.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
Lopez has twice been nominated for the award herself, for her performances in 1997’s Selena and 2019’s Hustlers.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 13 Jan. 2026
Both the playwright and the actor were nominated for 2025 Olivier Awards.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 13 Jan. 2026
Since the Academy expanded the best picture field in 2009, 61 of the 80 films nominated for SAG ensemble — a 76% success rate — have also received best picture nominations, underscoring the category’s value as a reliable Oscar indicator.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
He was nominated in the category of Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television for his role as serial killer Ed Gein in Monster.
—Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nominated
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The rover, named SCARABS, comes from the Lunar and Planetary Exploration Laboratory at UEL and focuses on compact design, hardware validation, and long-term lunar infrastructure rather than spectacle.—
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Dame Helen Mirren was named the recipient of the 2026 Cecil B, DeMille Award at the Golden Globes for her contribution to the film and entertainment industries.—
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Hurst was appointed to the position in January 2024, according to a press release at the time.—
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When a vacancy occurs, the Commission on Judicial Nomination must convene and it, as noted, consists of 12 members, with four members appointed by each branch.—
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The 19-year-old suspect in Saturday’s attack was arrested at a hospital after his father called the FBI, saying his son confessed to him.—
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The couple operated a car rental business called Driver Power Rentals.—
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No legal responsibility was ever assigned to Woroniecki in connection with the Yates children's deaths.—
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Feller staff picked three countries to possibly feature, and they were assigned Mongolia, said Kadie Frey, general manager of Lora Hotel & Event Center.—
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Federal officials have said the agents acted in self-defense and labeled the incident an act of domestic terrorism, while Democratic officials have rejected the self-defense assertion.—
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Inspired by the King of Cheeses, cheeses labeled Parmesan will have a similar, but often less complex taste.—
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That constituted a third of the district’s irrigable farmland.—
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In remarks published online, a spokesperson for China's foreign ministry criticized the United States and suggested the attack constituted a violation of international law.—
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The company aims to scale up its distribution footprint and leverage its physical stores — dubbed Alo Sanctuaries — not just as transactional spaces but hubs for community-building experiences.—
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But this week, the unwelcome house guest, dubbed Yellow 2120 by researchers, finally got his formal eviction notice.—
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Spears' conservatorship, by contrast, is designated for those unable to manage their own finances or provide for their own personal needs.—
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To clear room on their 40-man roster, the Rockies designated right-hander Bradley Blalock for assignment.—
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“Nominated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nominated. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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