nominations

USAGE SUMMARY

"nominations" is a correct and usable word in written English.
It is usually used to describe the process of suggesting or selecting someone for an official position or honor. For example, "The nominations process for the police chief is ongoing, and the final decision will be made this week."

✓ Grammatically correct

News & Media

Formal & Business

Academia

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

60 human-written examples

Out of the Furnace is another awards contender barely blessed with actual nominations, but a cast including Christian Bale (who is nominated, albeit for American Hustle) and Casey Affleck may help punch it through.

The Guardian - Film

Anthony Minghella's film of Patricia Highsmith's thriller, The Talented Mr Ripley, has four nominations, and the three British directors have also been nominated for the David Lean director award.

The Guardian

Nominations close on Wednesday.

The Guardian

A spokesperson described as "a fake" the "long list" of nominations.

The Guardian - Film

Two films received seven nominations: The Insider, the true story of a whistle-blower in the tobacco industry, and The Cider House Rules, an adaptation of the John Irving novel set in a New England orphanage.

The Guardian - Film

The Green Mile and The Sixth Sense also made the best film nominations.

The Guardian - Film

"But when you get a load of Oscar nominations, and you look down the list of great directors who have won in the past, it's really humbling.

The Guardian - Film

Nominations for the Oscars will be announced on Thursday.

The Guardian - Film

More on this year's Bafta nominations News: Full house for Grand Budapest Hotel Full list of nominations As it happened: the nominations liveblogged.

The Guardian - Film

Whiplash has four nominations, with an acting nod for JK Simmons as the terrifying music teacher at an elite New York academy who torments a talented young jazz drummer.

The Guardian - Film

Some real surprises this morning as the Bafta nominations were announced: observers were startled at the non-showing of Mike Leigh's superlative Mr Turner, not even in the best British film category, which found room for Paddington.

The Guardian - Film

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When discussing "nominations", specify the context (e.g., award "nominations", political "nominations") to avoid ambiguity.

Common error

Avoid using the singular form "nomination" when referring to a group or list of candidates. Use the plural form "nominations" to accurately reflect the multiple individuals or entities being considered.

Linguistic Context

The primary grammatical function of "nominations" is as a plural noun. It refers to the act or process of nominating, or a list of those who have been nominated. Ludwig shows its use in various contexts, from film awards to political elections.

Expression frequency: Very common

Frequent in

News & Media

85%

Formal & Business

10%

Science

5%

Less common in

Academia

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Wiki

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

In summary, the term "nominations" functions primarily as a plural noun, widely employed in news and media, as Ludwig confirms. Its function is to report information about the selection of individuals for awards, elections or official roles. The grammatical status of "nominations" is correct and it is a very common term, with a neutral register and the best practice is to specify the context to avoid ambiguity. A common error involves using the singular form "nomination" when referring to multiple candidates. Related terms include "candidate selections" and "slate of nominees".

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

candidate selections

Focuses on the act of choosing candidates, emphasizing the selection process itself.

slate of nominees

Refers to the complete list of individuals put forward as candidates.

list of contenders

Highlights the competitive aspect, framing the nominees as individuals vying for a position or award.

official candidates

Emphasizes the formal and recognized status of the individuals being considered.

shortlisted individuals

Focuses on the process of narrowing down the field of potential candidates.

those put forward

A more general way to refer to people whose names have been suggested.

candidates in contention

Similar to "list of contenders", but emphasizes that the candidates are actively competing.

possible appointees

Highlights the potential for selection and appointment to a role.

contending parties

Focuses on parties vying for nomination, not necessarily individual candidates.

hopeful nominees

Emphasizes that candidate is not yet nominated, but there are people hoping to get nominated.

FAQs

How is "nominations" typically used in a sentence?

"Nominations" are commonly used to describe the process of being suggested or selected for an award, position, or honor. For example, "The academy announced the film "nominations" for best picture."

What are some alternatives to the word "nominations"?

Depending on the context, you could use alternatives such as "candidate selections", "slate of nominees", or "list of contenders".

Is it correct to say "nomination" instead of "nominations"?

The correctness depends on the context. "Nomination" refers to a single instance of being nominated, while "nominations" refers to multiple instances or a list of nominees. Use "nomination" when referring to a singular instance and "nominations" when referring to multiple.

What is the difference between "appointments" and "nominations"?

"Nominations" are suggestions or selections of candidates for a position, while "appointments" are the official acts of assigning someone to that position. "Nominations" precede "appointments".