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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 denominations
Some denominations, like the Methodists, grew dramatically.
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Matthew Smith, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2025
Religion reporter Liam Adams has written extensively about denominations with Nashville ties, wrote authoritative news obituaries after the deaths of Focus on the Family founder James Dobson and Room In The Inn founder Father Charlie Strobel and has covered trends involving religion.
—Jennifer Brett, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Oct. 2025
Italian Americans are mainly Roman Catholic, with minorities practicing other Christian denominations and faiths.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Altogether, in just a decade and a half, Christian denominations lost about 15% of the total population.
—Big Think, 9 Oct. 2025
So far, many of the reports have related to Catholic priests, but there have also been reports from several other denominations.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Authorities would not say the denominations of the churches involved in the bomb threats.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
There is no charge for this event – please consider bringing a donation for the babies and toddlers at FRC or Target or Walmart gift cards in $25 denominations.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
Other major sponsors include the United Methodists, the Episcopal Church and various Lutheran and Presbyterian denominations.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
Matthew Smith, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2025
Religion reporter Liam Adams has written extensively about denominations with Nashville ties, wrote authoritative news obituaries after the deaths of Focus on the Family founder James Dobson and Room In The Inn founder Father Charlie Strobel and has covered trends involving religion.
—Jennifer Brett, Nashville Tennessean, 19 Oct. 2025
Italian Americans are mainly Roman Catholic, with minorities practicing other Christian denominations and faiths.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Altogether, in just a decade and a half, Christian denominations lost about 15% of the total population.
—Big Think, 9 Oct. 2025
So far, many of the reports have related to Catholic priests, but there have also been reports from several other denominations.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Authorities would not say the denominations of the churches involved in the bomb threats.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
There is no charge for this event – please consider bringing a donation for the babies and toddlers at FRC or Target or Walmart gift cards in $25 denominations.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
Other major sponsors include the United Methodists, the Episcopal Church and various Lutheran and Presbyterian denominations.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denominations
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The sheer number of open Power 4 jobs is causing an issue for administrators, as there are only so many top names to fill these high-profile positions.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Hampshire’s Boomtown Festival has unveiled its lineup for 2026’s event, featuring names from all across the musical spectrum.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
28 Oct. 2025
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The common names of many of the poisonous Amanita mushrooms include foreboding monikers like death cap mushroom and destroying angel.—
Matt Kasson,
Popular Science,
15 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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Masego, a fan of anime titles including Howl’s Moving Castle, Solo Leveling and My Hero Academia, said he has always been inspired by the story arcs of the genre.—
Kimberly Nordyke,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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And even though those consequences are, in the grand scheme of things, nothing as big as what their conduct might demand, the fact that Andrew had to give up his royal titles and honors is more than a lot of people expected.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
23 Oct. 2025
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Still carrying questionable designations are two running backs (Packers’ Josh Jacobs, Bears’ D’Andre Swift), four pass catchers (Patriots’ Stefon Diggs, Atlanta’s Darnell Mooney and Commanders’ Zach Ertz) and Arizona QB Kyler Murray.—
Kevin Cusick,
Twin Cities,
19 Oct. 2025
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Cleveland Browns tight end David Njoku has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 7 matchup against the Miami Dolphins after logging did not participate designations in each practice this week.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Oct. 2025
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Like other Mafia families, nicknames were commonly used to easily identify members, some with similar names given the family connections.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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Jimmy Kimmel posted an infographic on Instagram containing dozens of scathing nicknames that protesters can call the president on their signs.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
18 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
Cite this Entry
“Denominations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denominations. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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