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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denomination
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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
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Remove the oat cups from the pan, transfer to a zip-top freezer bag, and label with the name and date.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
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So far, six trucks have hit the streets with new nomenclature.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
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As that lengthy nomenclature suggests, this is a powerful, capable, well-rounded UTV.—
Tim Stevens,
Ars Technica,
11 Feb. 2025
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Brady could rise to No. 1 in the welterweight division, though Muhammad is already scheduled to defend his title against Jack Della Maddalena in May.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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In addition to his base pay, Wade earned $10,000 this year for winning the Southland Conference regular season title, $30,000 for winning the league’s postseason tournament, $15,000 for being named the Southland Coach of the Year and $25,000 for winning an NCAA Tournament game.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The garden is divided into several enticing categories, from geographical designations to thematic gardens.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
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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
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“Denomination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denomination. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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