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
Less fervent Protestant denominations demurred, but the Rapture helped fill evangelical churches while creating a mainstream end-of-times industry.
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Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
Hegseth’s church, Pilgrim Hill, is among 50 the denomination added between 2020-2024, a 41% growth in U.S. congregations now totaling 120, according to an analysis of the CREC’s church directory.
—Liam Adams, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025
The community is diverse with different faiths, denominations, ethnicities and views about Syria's government.
—Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 8 Dec. 2024
Most mainline Christian denominations affirm gay and lesbian people.
—John Blake, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
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Arthur Krystal, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
Hegseth’s church, Pilgrim Hill, is among 50 the denomination added between 2020-2024, a 41% growth in U.S. congregations now totaling 120, according to an analysis of the CREC’s church directory.
—Liam Adams, USA TODAY, 13 Jan. 2025
The community is diverse with different faiths, denominations, ethnicities and views about Syria's government.
—Niraj Warikoo, Detroit Free Press, 8 Dec. 2024
Most mainline Christian denominations affirm gay and lesbian people.
—John Blake, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denomination
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Another community member sought answers after learning a relative had been flown to an ICE facility on the naval base in Guantanamo, Cuba – only after seeing his name listed in The New York Times.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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In May 2024, Guenther Steiner took legal action against Haas, claiming that the team breached agreements by continuing to use his name for promotional purposes and not paying bonuses that were promised.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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The jets currently flying under the Air Force One moniker have been in service since the George H.W. Bush administration.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
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The album is the Swede’s first solo effort under the Yung Lean moniker since 2022’s Stardust.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
20 Feb. 2025
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Layering these clothes, regardless of tonal nomenclature, allows for striking sartorial statements with minimal effort.—
Tom Stubbs,
Robb Report,
23 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 title of the song also appears to be a nod to Alabama Barker's first name, which was inspired by Alabama Whitman from the 1993 film True Romance.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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The title became a bestseller and an incredibly successful streamer once more following the rapper’s headlining performance during the Super Bowl Halftime Show just days prior.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Bibas, who presides at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and is serving as a trial judge by designation for this case in Delaware, was unpersuaded by Ross’ defenses.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
18 Feb. 2025
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While still rare, players more frequently file grievances to dispute their positional designation for the tag itself.—
Mark Puleo,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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This wine exemplifies the winery's commitment to producing premium wines that reflect the appellation's unique terroir.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Long considered the pinnacle of Sangiovese, the appellation received DOC status in 1968 and became Italy’s first DOCG, the highest regional designation, in 1980.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Denomination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denomination. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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