denomination

noun

di-ˌnä-mə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce denomination (audio)
Definition of denominationnext
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 The Ignite Life Center and Refuge of Hope churches are part of the broader Assemblies of God denomination and organization. — Shayla Colon, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025 President Trump's flurry of orders restricting immigration and promising mass deportations violate core Christian principles of caring for the poor and needy, religious leaders in multiple denominations said. — April Rubin, Axios, 22 Jan. 2025 Mennonites are a diverse group of Christian denominations rooted in the Protestant Reformation who believe in a commitment to pacifism and nonresistance. — Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025 The study also shows that there are many people who are religiously observant but don’t necessarily identify with a particular denomination. — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for denomination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denomination
  1. name
  2. moniker
  3. nomenclature
  4. title
  5. designation
  6. appellation
Noun
  • The plane got its name from Iron Maiden’s scary Eddie the Head, a recurring character in the band's artwork.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Poehler said that each of the five actors in the photo had given their fake character a name and backstory.
    — John Russell, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of name
Noun
  • The moniker is an apt evocation because the program pushes supercar lovers beyond their high-grip comfort zones, leveraging the Urus as a tool capable of tackling both urban environments and off-road terrain.
    — Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 18 Mar. 2025
  • As part of the changes, the project — which also includes the busy Whole Foods at First and University that will not be affected — is getting a new moniker: Cherry Lane.
    — Thomas Gounley, The Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of moniker
Noun
  • As that lengthy nomenclature suggests, this is a powerful, capable, well-rounded UTV.
    — Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Layering these clothes, regardless of tonal nomenclature, allows for striking sartorial statements with minimal effort.
    — Tom Stubbs, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2025
Definition of nomenclature
Noun
  • The victory was never in doubt for the No. 3 Huskies, who led wire-to-wire to secure their fifth consecutive Big East Tournament title and their 12th in a row including seven years in the American Athletic Conference from 2014-20.
    — Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The Huskies earned their 23rd Big East tournament title with a 70-50 win, ensuring all of their streaks live on for at least another day.
    — Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of title
Noun
  • The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Storm Prediction Center has issued a level 4 out of 5 risk of severe weather for both Friday and Saturday, an uncommon designation that signals widespread severe storms are likely.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The garden is divided into several enticing categories, from geographical designations to thematic gardens.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of designation
Noun
  • The city of Bergerac is one of the region's commercial centers, known for producing some of the area's 17 varied wine appellations.
    — Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • With over 6,000 wineries in 65 appellations, Bordeaux can be a confusing category for wine drinkers, especially when faced with dozens of lookalike bottles on a store shelf, so the 2025 Cru Bourgeois du Médoc helps cut through the fog and highlights the best of the best.
    — Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of appellation

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