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 slate that won the largest share of votes in the last election, gaining 25% of available seats, Vote Reform represents the largest denomination of American Judaism.
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Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
That share could be in the denomination of a unit of housing.
—Roger Valdez, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
In Germany, leaders from various Christian denominations have also united to speak truth to power.
—Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 28 Jan. 2025
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
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Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
That share could be in the denomination of a unit of housing.
—Roger Valdez, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
In Germany, leaders from various Christian denominations have also united to speak truth to power.
—Joanne M. Pierce, The Conversation, 28 Jan. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denomination
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Cynthia Erivo, Katie Holmes, Melanie Lynskey, Kumail Nanjiani and Justin Theroux are just a few of the bold-faced names who will appear as victims, killers or occasionally both on the show’s second season.—
Alex Cramer,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Mar. 2025
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Here’s a look at a few names who could conceivably land the job: Tony Skinn, George Mason coach Skinn worked as an assistant under Willard at Maryland for the 2022-23 season and has had success the past two seasons at George Mason.—
C.J. Doon,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Mar. 2025
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For practically her entire life, the mom of three has listed her favorite monikers, compiled them into lists and kept up with the latest baby naming trends.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The label has already released music on SoundCloud under the moniker XNG3L (Angel) with music produced and written by Danna and Hoyer.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
28 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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Four years later, Foreman won the heavyweight title with a stunning second-round knockout of the previously undefeated Frazier in 1973.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Their designations, in place for the next three years, were announced by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond on March 13.—
Cyril A. Reinicke,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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According to the state Department of Education, about half of the state’s schools have that community school designation.—
William J. Ford,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Mar. 2025
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If approved, Moulin-à-Vent would become the first Beaujolais appellation to earn Premier Cru status.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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While white-wine production is around 6 percent across the appellation and at most wineries, one producer, Château La Nerthe, devotes 10 percent of its vineyard acreage to white grapes and its white bottlings of CdP account for around 15 percent of total production.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Denomination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denomination. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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