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Oscar nominations
/ˈɒs.kər ˌnɑː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃənz/
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The official selections announced annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, recognizing excellence in filmmaking across categories like Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Director, and more, leading to the Academy Awards ceremony commonly known as the Oscars.
Examples
The Oscar nominations dropped like a plot twist, leaving half of Hollywood in therapy.
She live-tweeted every Oscar nomination, turning her feed into a battlefield of salty hot takes.
Predicting Oscar nominations is easier than assembling IKEA furniture—still, nobody nails it without leftovers.
His indie flick got zero Oscar nominations, but at least the pizza delivery guy called it 'cinematic'.