as in name
a word or combination of words by which a person or thing is regularly known
a variety of creative works that today come under the denomination of "art"
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Recent Examples of denomination
The denomination’s national office received regular updates.
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Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
Other Christian denominations are undergoing similar reckonings.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 29 Oct. 2025
The same can’t be said for other African nations, where confusion and disagreement about legislative changes in the denomination have fractured large portions of congregants.
—Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Oct. 2025
Many White evangelicals are hostile to non-White immigration and belong to denominations that condemn homosexuality.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
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Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 30 Oct. 2025
Other Christian denominations are undergoing similar reckonings.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 29 Oct. 2025
The same can’t be said for other African nations, where confusion and disagreement about legislative changes in the denomination have fractured large portions of congregants.
—Liam Adams, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Oct. 2025
Many White evangelicals are hostile to non-White immigration and belong to denominations that condemn homosexuality.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denomination
Noun
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Here she is being woke in the name of destroying her enemies, most of whom the show has given us very little reason to root for.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
5 Nov. 2025
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What if that once-in-a-lifetime work of investigative journalism, the one sure to bring glory upon the writer’s name, will also have dire consequences for someone who could otherwise do a lot of good?—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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This fall, Zardoya stepped out on her own, releasing her solo debut album, Melt, under the moniker Not for Radio.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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The hunky leading man was happy to take on the moniker.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
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Loomis categorized the different types of brain waves into what became known as sleep states, and created a nomenclature to describe the phases of unconsciousness.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
17 Oct. 2025
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No last-minute deal being reached, the spending law funding the U.S. government lapsed at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1 and the federal government, in the common nomenclature, is shutting down.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Dodgers are looking to become baseball's first back-to-back champions in a quarter-century, as the Blue Jays hope to win their first World Series title since 1993.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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After his 21 goals had helped steer John Mousinho’s side to the League One title the previous season, Bishop reported for pre-season in high spirits and in peak physical shape ahead of his first campaign in the Championship.—
Tom Burrows,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Today’s designation is a critical step in holding accountable and changing the behavior of Nigerian officials who have facilitated and created an environment conducive to the outrages in Nigeria.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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This luxury boutique hotel has a AAA Four Diamond designation, is on the National Registry of Historic Places, and offers 10 rooms, plus a swanky 2,000-square-foot three-bedroom penthouse suite.—
Jill Robbins,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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Three-quarters of the vines are planted in the historic Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation, but the family also has vineyards in Vinsobres, Gigondas, Luberon, and Ventoux, among others.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
23 Oct. 2025
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In it, Sunset has picked 10 tasting rooms (or appellations with good tasting options), from classic vineyards to producers of zero-proof beverages, that should delight everyone with their delectable offerings, innovative techniques and visually stimulating atmospheres.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Denomination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denomination. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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