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 rapture refers to the end of times in some Christian denominations.
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Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 23 Sep. 2025
The senior bishop and other leaders of the House of God church, which is a part of the Pentecostal denomination, were gathered at the complex for a three-day leadership summit.
—Lauren Costantino
september 20, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
Like other spirits categories, tequila is protected by government regulations and a denomination of origin.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
Other major sponsors include the United Methodists, the Episcopal Church and various Lutheran and Presbyterian denominations.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
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Cailey Gleeson, jsonline.com, 23 Sep. 2025
The senior bishop and other leaders of the House of God church, which is a part of the Pentecostal denomination, were gathered at the complex for a three-day leadership summit.
—Lauren Costantino
september 20, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2025
Like other spirits categories, tequila is protected by government regulations and a denomination of origin.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025
Other major sponsors include the United Methodists, the Episcopal Church and various Lutheran and Presbyterian denominations.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denomination
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Williams — joined by family members, current and past KU coaches, players and support staff — on Tuesday afternoon cut the ribbon on the room that bears his name.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
8 Oct. 2025
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As their name suggests, these earbuds are best suited for use with Google’s Pixel phones, and support for iOS is limited.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
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Winterstone has tattooed monikers on many celebs, including Teigen and Matt Damon, who has his wife's and daughters' first names on his right arm.—
Grace Gavilanes,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Robinson’s honorary captain moniker wasn’t just for show.—
Mike Kaye
October 7,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Oct. 2025
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Despite its Air Jordan nomenclature, the mule does not feature Air technology.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
21 Sep. 2025
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Regardless of the nomenclature, the whiskey has already earned Double Gold at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition, an accolade that underscores Bardstown’s ability to merge American whiskey character with French refinement.—
Andy Vasoyan,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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More Christian Petersen/Getty Images The Aces have won their third WNBA title in the last four years, behind another dominant season from the best women's basketball player in the world, A'ja Wilson.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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Animation specialist label Gebeka Films acquired French distribution rights to the title, which will be released in the country next year.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
11 Oct. 2025
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New Delhi has not publicly commented on the designation, which comes as the two countries work to repair ties after years of icy relations.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Oct. 2025
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Between 2011 and 2022, roughly 380 Kansas drivers had the designation on the front of their license changed, according to Appeals Court Judge Karen Arnold-Burger, who authored the June ruling against Kobach.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
3 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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Add to that strict government rules in France and Italy to regulate appellations, and wine overall has made plonk pretty much a thing of the past.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Denomination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denomination. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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