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
• nickname
• surname
• banner
• epithet
• denotation
• pseudonym
• handle
• 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
• binomial
• alias
• brand name
• monomial
• rubric
• misnomer
• nom de guerre
• trademark
• matronymic
• hypocorism
• cryptonym
• trivial name
• byname

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of denomination

Quakers became the first Christian denomination in America to prohibit slavery, according to Blackmore. — Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 3 July 2026

Vance, in pursuit of a religious denomination and an élite legal career, apparently knew where to find them both. — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 19 June 2026

Different denominations are governed differently, and have their own bureaucracies to navigate. — Mark Dee june 19, Idaho Statesman, 19 June 2026

Peter Spencer, founder of the Mother African Union Church, started the festival in 1814, two years before the church became the birthplace of the entire AME denomination. — Ukee Washington, CBS News, 19 June 2026