as in names
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
Declining membership and attendance among most church denominations have threatened many historic religious buildings across the state, according to Wright Mitchell of Georgia Trust.
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Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Mainline Protestant denominations have been in decline for years.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
Across Christian denominations, Good Friday services are unlike those on most other days.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Why investors choose silver coins Many investors start with silver coins because they are widely recognized and typically issued in smaller, more affordable denominations than large bullion bars.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Protestants in the United States have many denominations.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
Trump’s autograph will be added to all denominations of US bills, Vanity Fair has learned, replacing that of the treasurer for the first time in 165 years.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 26 Mar. 2026
Some denominations end the 40-day fasting period on Holy Saturday, the day proceeding Easter Sunday, while others end on Maundy Thursday, the Thursday immediately before Easter Sunday.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 25 Mar. 2026
The military will now use 31 religious affiliations, down from more than 200, which included many small Protestant denominations as well as identifications for Wiccans, atheists and agnostics.
—Tiffany Stanley, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Mainline Protestant denominations have been in decline for years.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
Across Christian denominations, Good Friday services are unlike those on most other days.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Why investors choose silver coins Many investors start with silver coins because they are widely recognized and typically issued in smaller, more affordable denominations than large bullion bars.
—Amy Deyoung, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Protestants in the United States have many denominations.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
Trump’s autograph will be added to all denominations of US bills, Vanity Fair has learned, replacing that of the treasurer for the first time in 165 years.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 26 Mar. 2026
Some denominations end the 40-day fasting period on Holy Saturday, the day proceeding Easter Sunday, while others end on Maundy Thursday, the Thursday immediately before Easter Sunday.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 25 Mar. 2026
The military will now use 31 religious affiliations, down from more than 200, which included many small Protestant denominations as well as identifications for Wiccans, atheists and agnostics.
—Tiffany Stanley, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denominations
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Thirty-five names are on the ballot, including Keiko Fujimori, a conservative former congresswoman and daughter of the late President Alberto Fujimori.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Thirty-five names are on the ballot, including Keiko Fujimori, a conservative former congresswoman and daughter of late President Alberto Fujimori.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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In general, however, these monikers rely on softer vowels and consonants that are light and velvety on the ear.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
5 Apr. 2026
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Similarly moralistic monikers were used in the war in Afghanistan (Operation Enduring Freedom) and the 2003 invasion of Iraq (Operation Iraqi Freedom).—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Earlier this year, Netflix and Sony Pictures Entertainment inked an industry-first $7 billion-plus worldwide Pay-1 licensing deal for Sony’s movies and television titles, which included Everyone Is Doing Great.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2026
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There are other Yellowstone titles to hold fans over until the show's May arrival.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Real estate company Walton Global approached Fort Worth zoning commissioners in May 2024 to rezone parcels of their 1,756-acre property along Chisholm Trail Parkway for a data center and higher-density housing than what existing designations allowed.—
Samuel O’Neal
April 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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These designations come with different implications for taxes, liability and administrative complexity.—
Metro Creative Services,
Boston Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
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The best iterations of this event over the past half-century have culminated in victories by global superstars whose surnames are unnecessary.—
Jason Sobel,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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For some families, maiden names or other significant surnames are carried on as first names.—
Lisa Milbrand,
Parents,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Chicago might have too many nicknames.—
Gia Biagi,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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According to a royal author, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have been given some pretty cold nicknames within the palace.—
Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Chablis wines may simply be labeled Chablis or Chablis Villages and can also include one of 20 village appellations.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2026
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Today, shelves are stocked with cans of wine in a range of styles from sparkling to rosé to orange wines, often listing grape varietals and specific appellations.—
Kate Bernot,
Outside,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Denominations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denominations. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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