Synonyms of denomination

denomination

noun

di-ˌnä-mə-ˈnā-shən 

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"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• name
• moniker
• nomenclature
• title
• designation
• appellation
• surname
• nickname
• banner
• epithet
• denotation
• pseudonym
• handle
• monicker
• cognomen
• appellative
• compellation
• Christian name
• family name
• label
• first name
• given name
• baptismal name
• maiden name
• tag
• middle name
• forename
• pen name
• diminutive
• sobriquet
• vernacular
• trade name
• nom de plume
• patronymic
• alias
• binomial
• brand name
• monomial
• rubric
• misnomer
• soubriquet
• nom de guerre
• trademark
• matronymic
• hypocorism
• cryptonym
• trivial name
• byname

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of denomination

That year, Southern Baptist leaders voted to remove several churches from the denomination for allowing women in pastor roles, including Saddleback, the California megachurch founded by the prominent pastor Rick Warren. —Daniel Lombroso, New Yorker, 28 May 2025

Our bishops and the leaders of our denominations have a special responsibility to exercise prophetic leadership. —Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025

There are several ATMs on the property, but for a stress-free experience, arrive with small bills in various denominations. —Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 3 June 2025

Confronted by the results of their earlier decision to let Campbell continue preaching, the Assemblies of God’s Southern Missouri District Council banned him from the denomination. —Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 12 May 2025