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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are nominated" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to individuals or groups being selected for a position, award, or recognition.
Example: "The candidates for the award are nominated by their peers based on their outstanding contributions."
Alternatives: "have been nominated" or "are selected for nomination".
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are nominated
verb
To name someone as a candidate for a particular role or position, including that of an office.
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The Oscar nominations are in, and nine films are nominated for Best Picture this year.
Few big names are nominated tonight.
Those four groups are nominated for the first time.
Mr. Aldean and Ms. Minaj are nominated for several awards.
And then you are nominated for an Oscar.
Nowadays, more than half are nominated by the public.
But what did The Independent's literary critics make of the novels for which they are nominated?
Justices of the Supreme Court are nominated on a nonpartisan ballot.
Is it gratifying or just kind of irritating that all your co-stars are nominated, too?
Deputies will take over the ministers' responsibilities until replacements are nominated.
Prize winners are nominated by editorial offices and selected by a panel of journalists.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com