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Recent Examples of denominated
Dave Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
When the dollar weakens and other currencies strengthen, investments denominated in those currencies become more valuable when converted back into dollars.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 4 Jan. 2026
Western governments moved to freeze Russian assets denominated in US dollars, prompting governments in Russia — as well as China — to look for ways to decrease exposure to American policy decisions, Lindahl said.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
Now, the first category is anything denominated in a currency.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
Like LemFi, Kredete is rolling out user bank accounts denominated in euros and dollars.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2025
There’s a great irony in the bulk of the world’s stablecoins being denominated in USD and yet originating from overseas, out of necessity because of the previous administration.
—Sean Lee, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The ruble depreciation increases federal budget revenue from export and natural resources taxes denominated in euros.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Verb
This distinction matters for anyone holding assets denominated in either system.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
When the dollar weakens and other currencies strengthen, investments denominated in those currencies become more valuable when converted back into dollars.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 4 Jan. 2026
Western governments moved to freeze Russian assets denominated in US dollars, prompting governments in Russia — as well as China — to look for ways to decrease exposure to American policy decisions, Lindahl said.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 25 Dec. 2025
Now, the first category is anything denominated in a currency.
—Alex Crippen, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2025
Like LemFi, Kredete is rolling out user bank accounts denominated in euros and dollars.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2025
There’s a great irony in the bulk of the world’s stablecoins being denominated in USD and yet originating from overseas, out of necessity because of the previous administration.
—Sean Lee, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
The ruble depreciation increases federal budget revenue from export and natural resources taxes denominated in euros.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denominated
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Maselli has demonstrated how quickly functional robotics systems can be assembled by building a laundry-folding robot prototype, named Sourccey, in less than 24 hours.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Other tech leaders named include Google co-founder Sergey Brin, venture capitalist Peter Thiel, former Microsoft executive Steven Sinofsky, and LinkedIn co-founder Reid Hoffman.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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Fresh off last week’s historic Album of the Year Grammy win, Spanish-rapping Bad Bunny brought his singular stamp of joy to Levi’s Stadium during Super Bowl LX, starting in a sugar cane field, in what many termed a cultural game changer.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Republican and Deputy Clerk Jackie Haney will face off against Democratic Valparaiso City Council Member Barbara Domer for the clerk’s seat that will be vacated by Democrat Jessica Bailey, who has termed out.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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The water district plans to use approximately $1 million in federal grant funding for the project, and it must be spent within a specified timeframe.—
Karen Morfitt,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Connecticut law imposes a mandatory, enforceable duty on parents under statute 10-184 to educate their children in specified subjects.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Institute for Strategic Dialogue, a non-profit research organization, has tracked nihilistic attacks across the globe, including stabbings in Sweden by teenagers associated with a group called No Lives Matter, and the killing of three girls in northern England.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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While Streeting was on-message with the rest of the Cabinet in supporting Starmer after Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar called for the prime minister to resign, the secretary reportedly spoke with Sarwar in the days leading up to the call for Starmer to resign.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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Plastic wrap is often labeled as microwave-safe, but should not come into direct contact with food while heating.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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There was a stroller in the driveway and pouches of breast milk in the freezer, neatly labelled and dated.—
Ava Kofman,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The display model sported a colorful red and black paint scheme dubbed Bloodshot Night, with a sticker price around $100,000.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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Secret Bay, Dominica Designed by the renowned Latin American architect Fruto Vivas, Secret Bay is often dubbed the most exclusive and romantic retreat in Dominica.—
Luke Abrahams,
Vogue,
6 Feb. 2026
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In Iowa, and most other states, a REAL ID is designated by a gold star in the upper right corner of the driver's license or ID card.—
Emery Glover,
Des Moines Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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The company successfully completed an in-flight ignition test on the engine, designated AS-1, in 2024.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Date, time, odds, where to watch, stream Puth has since released three albums – including Voicenotes, which was nominated for Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical at the 61st Grammy Awards – and has a fourth coming out on March 27.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
8 Feb. 2026
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Welles, who was nominated for four Grammys in 2025, is a gifted lyricist, and his finest verses use cascades of slant rhymes to move subtly from specific finger-pointing to broader implication.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Denominated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denominated. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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