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
Across Christian denominations, Good Friday services are unlike those on most other days.
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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
First witness Many denominations share a system assigning particular Bible verses to be read at each week’s services – a cycle that takes three years, called Years A, B and C, to complete.
—Mary Foskett, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
These are a more affordable option for collectors who want something unusual, with player images on what looked like currency in various denominations.
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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
First witness Many denominations share a system assigning particular Bible verses to be read at each week’s services – a cycle that takes three years, called Years A, B and C, to complete.
—Mary Foskett, The Conversation, 20 Mar. 2026
These are a more affordable option for collectors who want something unusual, with player images on what looked like currency in various denominations.
—Michael Salfino, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denominations
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Brooklyn was missing its usual names, too.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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At the very least NESN did a better job designing its new scorebug than the one Netflix used on its Opening Night broadcast, where viewers needed a microscope to read the pitcher and batters’ names, the pitch count and pretty much everything else outside of the score.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 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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Andrew and his ex-wife, Sarah Ferguson, moved out of Royal Lodge in February 2026, three months after Charles stripped him of his royal titles, including his HRH and prince monikers, in November 2025.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
2 Mar. 2026
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Křížová played in 77 regular-season games and 18 playoff games as part of the Frost’s back-to-back Walter Cup titles.—
Twin Cities,
Twin Cities,
31 Mar. 2026
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Logan Paul and Austin Theory of The Vision defeated The Usos in a street fight to capture the titles, with the finish coming after a sequence involving internet personality IShowSpeed, brass knuckles, and an accidental shot on LA Knight.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The city voted unanimously Tuesday morning to remove honorary street designations along 28th Street, which were added by the city in 2020.—
Kamal Morgan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Five large SUVs qualified for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's 2026 Top Safety Pick designations, which is the highest awards from the insurance industry group.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Hispanic surnames Huff accused Zamora of mounting a primary challenge against her — rather than seeking an open seat or one held by a Latino judge — because of Huff’s race.—
Molly Smith,
San Antonio Express-News,
20 Mar. 2026
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For her and many other Iranians who spoke to CNN – their surnames withheld to protect their identities – the past three weeks have been filled with a sense of hopelessness and fear.—
Leila Gharagozlou,
CNN Money,
20 Mar. 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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The inside jokes, the nicknames, the handshakes, singing the songs together.—
Meg Walters,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 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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Lying between the Pauillac and Margaux appellations, the Médoc is known for good rather than great wine, and de Rothschild set out to change that from day one.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Denominations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denominations. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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