as in to name
to give a name to
stargazing is nothing more than that, and denominating it as astrology does not make it a science
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of denominate
Binance agreed in May to receive a $2 billion investment from a coin denominated in USD one, a coin issued by World Liberty Financial, which would earn tens of millions of dollars in this arrangement.
—
Zoë Schiffer, Wired News, 17 Nov. 2025
In crisis times, U.S. government bonds denominated in dollars were the safe haven that worried investors snapped up.
—Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Oct. 2025
Now, the first category is anything denominated in a currency.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
NurPhoto via Getty Images Russia redirected oil exports to Asia, often denominated in non-dollar currencies.
—Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for denominate
Zoë Schiffer, Wired News, 17 Nov. 2025
In crisis times, U.S. government bonds denominated in dollars were the safe haven that worried investors snapped up.
—Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Oct. 2025
Now, the first category is anything denominated in a currency.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
NurPhoto via Getty Images Russia redirected oil exports to Asia, often denominated in non-dollar currencies.
—Ilona Limonta-Volkova, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for denominate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denominate
Verb
-
Penny the Doberman Pinscher was named Best in Show at the 2026 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
-
Among her many awards, she was named Taiwan Poet of the Year for Annotations, her 2004 collection.—
Chen Yuhong,
The Dial,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
In the first few weeks of 2026, three people were shot and killed by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents, prompting nationwide outrage and calls for the agency to be defunded and for ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) to be abolished.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
2 Feb. 2026
-
The body naturally makes a hormone called glucagon-like peptide-1, or GLP-1, which helps to regulate appetite and food intake.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Towns are exempt from these lawsuits if at least 10% of their housing stock is designated affordable.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2026
-
The city designated the 1920s mansion a historic cultural monument in 2024 after Monroe fans and historians urged its preservation as a cultural landmark.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
According to the Ukrainian military news outlet Militarnyi, the robot was a reconnaissance-strike ground unit dubbed Droid TW, built by Ukrainian defense company DevDroid.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
29 Jan. 2026
-
To the north, the Miami Correctional Facility – dubbed the ‘Speedway Slammer' – is set to make room for 1,000 immigrant detainees.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Tyrese Haliburton plainly labelled Pretti’s death a murder.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
-
Once labeled, the consequences are immediate and devastating.—
Hiba Rahim,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Bad Bunny also made history as the first Spanish-language artist nominated for Album, Record, and Song of the Year in the same year.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Jan. 2026
-
Then last year, Post Malone got nominated, and Beyoncé won, and suddenly a separate space manifests to honor the purity of the form.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
One trustee, Keys Allen, is termed out, and another spot — Alina Mullen’s — has been unoccupied for months.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
-
Netflix, running what might be termed Operation Reassure Wall Street, has recently made Co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters available to consumer media outlets with sizable finance and entertainment audiences.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Gruda’s performances have not been at a level that would entitle him to expect to be a regular starter (10 of 18 league appearances this season have been as a substitute).—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
-
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize.—
Staff Reports,
The Providence Journal,
2 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Denominate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denominate. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
