emmy
Definition
Noun: An Emmy is an annual award presented by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (ATAS) to recognize outstanding achievements in the American television industry. It is considered one of the most prestigious honors in television, analogous to the Oscars for film or the Tonys for theater.
Usage
The word "Emmy" is used as a proper noun to refer to the award itself, the statuette given, or the ceremony. It is typically capitalized.
Examples
- She won an Emmy for her role in the drama series.
- The show received multiple Emmy nominations this year.
- He has been nominated for an Emmy Award five times.
- The Emmy ceremony will be broadcast live next Sunday.
Advanced Usage
- Primetime Emmy Awards: These are the most prominent Emmys, honoring national prime-time programming.
- Daytime Emmy Awards: These awards recognize excellence in American daytime television programming.
- International Emmy Awards: These awards are presented for television programming produced and initially aired outside the United States.
- Creative Arts Emmy Awards: These are presented for outstanding artistic and technical achievements in television, often awarded in a separate ceremony before the main Primetime Emmy broadcast.
Variants and Related Words
- Emmy Award: The full formal name.
- Emmy statuette: Refers specifically to the physical winged woman holding an atom award given to winners.
- Emmy nominee: A person or program nominated for an Emmy.
- Emmy winner: A person or program that has won an Emmy.
Synonyms
- Television award
- TV honor
- ATAS award
Idioms and Common Phrases
- To be Emmy-nominated: To have received a nomination for an Emmy Award.
- The documentary was Emmy-nominated for its cinematography.
- To be Emmy-worthy: Deserving of an Emmy Award; of a very high standard.
- Many critics called her performance Emmy-worthy.
- To sweep the Emmys: To win a large number of Emmy Awards in a single ceremony.
- The final season of the show is expected to sweep the Emmys.
Noun
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an annual award by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievements in television
