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
Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn, who is not Catholic, celebrated Francis as a spiritual leader who forged connections with Angelenos of all denominations.
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Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
The holiday is observed by many Christian denominations through fasting, church services and reflection, though its observance in the U.S. varies significantly across states and sectors.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Consolidation: With Christian denominations in particular, Reinhard says, undifferentiated neighborhood churches have lost their base to large churches, much like how neighborhood mom-and-pop stores lost out to Walmart and, later, Amazon.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 11 Apr. 2025
Your denomination may have specific courses, workshops or immersion activities that create opportunities to dive into your faith.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
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Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
The holiday is observed by many Christian denominations through fasting, church services and reflection, though its observance in the U.S. varies significantly across states and sectors.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
Consolidation: With Christian denominations in particular, Reinhard says, undifferentiated neighborhood churches have lost their base to large churches, much like how neighborhood mom-and-pop stores lost out to Walmart and, later, Amazon.
—Mark Dent, HubSpot, 11 Apr. 2025
Your denomination may have specific courses, workshops or immersion activities that create opportunities to dive into your faith.
—Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denomination
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The names: Off-Roadeo Arches and Off-Roadeo Cliffhanger are meant to celebrate the Moab area and Bronco Off-Roadeo Moab.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The band spent decades as one of the most respected and influential names in rock – especially in the northern nation – before officially disbanding 10 years ago.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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In some ways, the moniker ‘hair stylist’ undermines Tom Smith’s artistry.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The America's Next Top Model creator said her name was a joint effort from her family after her mother simplified a moniker that the model’s grandmother had chosen.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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This crossover is fully electric, so the alphanumeric nomenclature can't refer to engine displacement—and not horsepower, either.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Ars Technica,
24 Mar. 2025
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This crossover is fully electric, so the alphanumeric nomenclature can't refer to engine displacement—and not horsepower, either.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Ars Technica,
24 Mar. 2025
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An Orange County duo has won the last four doubles titles at Ojai.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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This frame, the cut manages a very impressive feat once again, as Eilish extends a reign that’s already pushed the title into rarefied territory.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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The designation would apply sanctions and criminal penalties to anyone providing material support to the groups, mirroring actions taken earlier this year against eight Latin American crime organizations, including MS-13 and Tren de Aragua.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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London became the first city to receive this designation in 2019 and then Adelaide in 2021.—
Michele Herrmann,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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His wife Meghan was bestowed with similar privileges on their May 19, 2018 royal wedding day, becoming the Duchess of Sussex with the HRH appellation.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Special Wine Growing Regions on Mallorca The island also has two official appellations, or Denominations of Origin (DO), as they are referred to in Spain.—
Liz Thach,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Denomination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denomination. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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