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

The division in First Church of the Nazarene mirrors broader debates over LGBTQ+ inclusion in other denominations, such as the 2022 split within United Methodist Church, which led to the creation of the more conservative Global Methodist Church. —Noah Perkins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025

Despite its latest losses, the SBC is still the nation’s largest Protestant denomination by a longshot. —Liam Adams, The Tennessean, 4 July 2025

Catholics are not the only faith group to speak out against this bill, with leaders from other Christian denominations as well as Jewish leaders voicing their opposition. —Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025

Martin includes a short, illuminating chapter on the early history of the colleges, both founded by Protestant denominations, that became HT, the oldest institution of higher learning in Austin. —Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025