Emmy
Small-screen recognition prize
An Emmy is an award given for excellence in American television, the TV equivalent of the Oscar for film.
Named after an early television camera tube, Emmys are presented at annual ceremonies for various categories: drama, comedy, news, documentaries.
The show won three Emmys this year.
Also appears attributively: Emmy-winning actor, Emmy-nominated series.
Miniature sculpted figure
- trophyAward for winning
- nominationFormal candidate selection
- winnerOne who prevails
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
gala · acceptance · speech · red carpet · gold · plating · wings · pedestal
Ordered set of related items
- sitcomEpisodic TV comedy series
- dramaTheatrical art or turmoil
- miniseriesFinite-episode TV narrative
- limited seriesTelevision with set episodes
variety · talk show · reality · documentary · special · pilot · episode · streaming
Exceptionally good or unpaid
- leadDense metal, symbol Pb
- supportingBearing or sustaining
- guestWelcomed visitor
- actorOne who portrays characters
actress · directing · writing · editing · cinematography · casting · costumes · makeup
One proposed for position
- contenderOne competing seriously
- frontrunnerLeading candidate or competitor
- snubDeliberate dismissive rejection
- upsetDisturb, topple, or shock
sweep · submission · campaign · ballot · voting · consideration · eligibility · panel
Perceiving something as known
- excellenceOutstanding quality or merit
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- accoladeExpression of high esteem
prestige · milestone · accomplishment · merit · breakthrough · triumph · career · legacy
statuette
Miniature sculpted figure
- trophyAward for winning
- nominationFormal candidate selection
- winnerOne who prevails
ceremony · gala · acceptance · speech · red carpet · gold · plating · wings · pedestal · engraving
series
Ordered set of related items
- sitcomEpisodic TV comedy series
- dramaTheatrical art or turmoil
- miniseriesFinite-episode TV narrative
limited series · variety · talk show · reality · documentary · special · pilot · episode · streaming · cable
outstanding
Exceptionally good or unpaid
- leadDense metal, symbol Pb
- supportingBearing or sustaining
- guestWelcomed visitor
actor · actress · directing · writing · editing · cinematography · casting · costumes · makeup · sound
nominee
One proposed for position
- contenderOne competing seriously
- frontrunnerLeading candidate or competitor
- snubDeliberate dismissive rejection
upset · sweep · submission · campaign · ballot · voting · consideration · eligibility · panel · jury
recognition
Perceiving something as known
- excellenceOutstanding quality or merit
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
accolade · prestige · milestone · accomplishment · merit · breakthrough · triumph · career · legacy · industry
- Acting AwardsOscar, Tony, Golden Globe, BAFTA, SAG Award
- awardsaward, awards, winner, winners, prize
- showbizHollywood, Bollywood, Tinseltown, backstage, behind the scenes
- achievementsaccomplishment, achievement, accomplishments, achievements, triumph
- honorsmedal, award, trophy, certificate, prize
- pop culturememe, celebrities, memes, trending, fandoms
EmmyOscar
Academy's golden award
Academy Award · Grammy · Tony · Golden Globe · BAFTA
- Emmy AwardTelevision excellence recognition
- Emmy winnerTelevision award recipient
- Primetime EmmyAward for evening television
- Daytime EmmyHonor for morning television