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 introduction catalyzed fixtures in pop culture like the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, Wicked’s more than 20-year run on Broadway and of course, the blockbuster movie of the same name in 2024 — with a second part coming in 2025.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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The cast features many bold-faced names like Simon Helberg, Ken Marino, Missi Pyle, Kiersey Clemons, Angelique Cabral and Paul Adelstein.—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Mar. 2025
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The perfumer, whose moniker is the Master of Disorder, has previously dreamed up scents for labels including Amouage, Comme des Garçons and Penhaligon’s.—
Lily Templeton,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
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Turner, who goes by them/they pronouns, took the opportunity to differentiate the new moniker from their previous one.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
28 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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And that’s not the only bit of preferred nomenclature.—
Mark Critchley,
The Athletic,
23 Feb. 2025
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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
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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
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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 garden is divided into several enticing categories, from geographical designations to thematic gardens.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
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 21 Mar. 2025.
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