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an oscar vs the oscar

Both 'an Oscar' and 'the Oscar' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'An Oscar' is used when referring to any Oscar award in a general sense, while 'the Oscar' is used when referring to a specific Oscar award or the concept of the Oscar as a prestigious award.

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an oscar

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to any Oscar award in a general sense.

Use 'an Oscar' when talking about winning or being nominated for any Oscar award without specifying a particular one.

Examples:

She dreamed of winning an Oscar for Best Actress.
He was nominated for an Oscar for his performance in the movie.
An Oscar is a prestigious award in the film industry.

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No, when he's got an oscar, then it's complete.
If he's acting, he deserves an oscar.
Since he got nominated for an Oscar.
The script by Ted Allan was nominated for an Oscar.
Do not win an Oscar for best actress.
If I won an Oscar, everyone would have to respect me.
Hilary Swank won an Oscar for her performance in this exquisite and unlikely movie.
He confirmed that there was an Oscar Arnesto who disappeared 11 years ago.
You didn't win an Oscar, Audrey.
I'm going to win an Oscar for best documentary.
Like, get real good, win me an Oscar.
Because it says award-winning service and I don't have an Oscar.
You know, Jane has an Oscar.
But just in case, I plan to work extra hard to not win an Oscar anytime soon.
Like most men, I'd rather be an Oscar, but I'm probably a Felix.
Back in Squirrel Hill... I bet my friends 50 bucks each that someday I'd win an Oscar.
It's the first and only X-rated film ever to win an Oscar for Best Picture.
And I've got to win an Oscar somehow.
I mean, a Golden Globe is a stepping stone to an Oscar.
If John Mellencamp ever wins an Oscar,

Alternatives:

an Academy Award
an Oscar trophy
an Oscar nomination

the oscar

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific Oscar award or the concept of the Oscar as a prestigious award.

Use 'the Oscar' when referring to a particular Oscar award or when emphasizing the prestige associated with winning an Oscar.

Examples:

She won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.
The Oscar ceremony is a highly anticipated event in the film industry.
He dedicated his performance to the memory of the Oscar winners who came before him.

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You know, if you would have given Lilly the performance you gave today, she might have given you the oscar.
And the Oscar for the most pathetic performance in a pediatric ward goes to...
And the Oscar for Best Fake Romantic Speech goes to Barney Stinson.
Collect the Nobel Prize and the Oscar.
And director Andrew Stanton won the Oscar for best animated feature.
Since he won the Oscar, dude.
I'm going for the Oscar this year.
We'll win the Oscar either way.
Julie Andrews wins the Oscar; Johnny's mom doesn't.
I also thought Grown Ups 2 should have won the Oscar.
Who went on to win the Oscar.
He won the Oscar for Lilies of the Field, and was twice named top box-office star.
Tatum O'Neal won the Oscar at 10!
And, if it is an act, then the Oscar goes to...
The Oscar Mayer goes to... my man Terry.
And for best animated short, the Oscar goes to...
What movie won the Oscar for Best Picture last year?
It was like he was trying to win the Oscar for Best Suck-Up.
Actor who plays the bongos naked, just won the Oscar.
Tyler, make sure that you get me with the Oscar.

Alternatives:

the Academy Award
the Oscar trophy
the Oscar nomination

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