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to give a name to
stargazing is nothing more than that, and denominating it as astrology does not make it a science
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Recent Examples of denominated
Aaron Stanley, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Because a huge share of global finance is either denominated in dollars or runs through US financial institutions, international banks cannot afford to lose access to the American economy.
—Quinn Slobodian, The New York Review of Books, 23 May 2026
Sales of dollar- and euro-denominated bonds from developing nations this month are already running some 200% above volumes seen last April, data compiled by Bloomberg shows.
—Selcuk Gokoluk, Bloomberg, 19 Apr. 2026
When the dollar weakens and other currencies strengthen, investments denominated in those currencies become more valuable when converted back into dollars.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 4 Jan. 2026
Western governments moved to freeze Russian assets denominated in US dollars, prompting governments in Russia — as well as China — to look for ways to decrease exposure to American policy decisions, Lindahl said.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
Now, the first category is anything denominated in a currency.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
Like LemFi, Kredete is rolling out user bank accounts denominated in euros and dollars.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2025
There’s a great irony in the bulk of the world’s stablecoins being denominated in USD and yet originating from overseas, out of necessity because of the previous administration.
—Sean Lee, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
The overwhelming majority of that value is denominated in dollars, not ETH.
—Aaron Stanley, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Because a huge share of global finance is either denominated in dollars or runs through US financial institutions, international banks cannot afford to lose access to the American economy.
—Quinn Slobodian, The New York Review of Books, 23 May 2026
Sales of dollar- and euro-denominated bonds from developing nations this month are already running some 200% above volumes seen last April, data compiled by Bloomberg shows.
—Selcuk Gokoluk, Bloomberg, 19 Apr. 2026
When the dollar weakens and other currencies strengthen, investments denominated in those currencies become more valuable when converted back into dollars.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 4 Jan. 2026
Western governments moved to freeze Russian assets denominated in US dollars, prompting governments in Russia — as well as China — to look for ways to decrease exposure to American policy decisions, Lindahl said.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
Now, the first category is anything denominated in a currency.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
Like LemFi, Kredete is rolling out user bank accounts denominated in euros and dollars.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2025
There’s a great irony in the bulk of the world’s stablecoins being denominated in USD and yet originating from overseas, out of necessity because of the previous administration.
—Sean Lee, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denominated
Adjective
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Investors simply choose an ETF that holds bonds that all mature in a specified year.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
8 Dec. 2025
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These specified areas, Luscombe said, include professional businesses such as accounting, law, medicine, performing arts, consulting and athletics.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
4 Dec. 2025
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The James Beard Foundation was founded in 1986 and is named for the legendary cookbook author who has been called America’s first foodie.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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The district had previously named Adams as the lone finalist for the job on May 22.—
Fousia Abdullahi,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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Commissioner Joe Carollo, who frequently found himself at the center of controversies, is termed out of his District 3 seat, and Thursday is his final meeting.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 Dec. 2025
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In 2026, three of the council members, Brian Goodell in District 2, Trish Kelley in District 4 and Wendy Bucknum in District 5, will be termed out.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
5 Dec. 2025
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The Las Vegas airport confirmed the pilot called an alert, but a British Airways spokesperson told CBS News the aircraft arrived as scheduled and did not declare an emergency.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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New Jersey governor Mikie Sherrill has been determined to avoid offsetting the costs on to taxpayers, and unsuccessfully called for FIFA to help share the cost burden, and Mamdani sympathizes with her position.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Often labeled as a cynical generation, their economic circumstances reframe their contract as a rational response to watching their parents’ generation get laid off after decades of faithful service.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
16 June 2026
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Petite-friendly sundresses aren’t always labeled as such, so there are a few things to look out for.—
Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Across the planet, the actions of humans are creating novel ecosystems, which according to the BBC, have been dubbed Freco systems by the daughter of professor of ecology.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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The flaw, dubbed CVE-2025-43300, involves Image IO, the company’s software framework for reading and writing image formats.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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For the first time, the annual 4th of July fireworks display on the National Mall will be designated a National Special Security Event, with security levels on par with presidential inaugurations.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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Pitcher Jackson Rutledge was designated for assignment to make room for Hill on the 40-man roster.—
Tom Dougherty,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Running back Anthony Thompson came in as runner-up the last time Indiana had a player nominated for the award in 1989, losing out to Houston’s Andre Ware.—
Tyler Erzberger,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
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Costar Cynthia Erivo was also nominated at the 2025 Globes, earning recognition in the best actress, musical or comedy category.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Denominated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denominated. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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