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
On the opposite shore of the lake, the Venetian denomination Bardolino DOC extends on the morainic hills of the hinterland.
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Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
The translation seems to hew most closely, though not exactly, to the King James Version of the Bible, which is used by many Protestant denominations.
—Sophie Hills, Christian Science Monitor, 23 June 2025
The June 10 vote by the nation’s largest Protestant denomination represents a doubling down on issues of gender and sexuality as the predominant group of evangelical Christians signals the SBC’s hopes of replicating the successful campaign to overturn Roe v. Wade.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 12 June 2025
Justice Sonia Sotomayor authored Thursday’s majority opinion finding Wisconsin unconstitutionally established a government preference for some religious denominations over others.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 7 June 2025
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Elisabetta Tosi, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
The translation seems to hew most closely, though not exactly, to the King James Version of the Bible, which is used by many Protestant denominations.
—Sophie Hills, Christian Science Monitor, 23 June 2025
The June 10 vote by the nation’s largest Protestant denomination represents a doubling down on issues of gender and sexuality as the predominant group of evangelical Christians signals the SBC’s hopes of replicating the successful campaign to overturn Roe v. Wade.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 12 June 2025
Justice Sonia Sotomayor authored Thursday’s majority opinion finding Wisconsin unconstitutionally established a government preference for some religious denominations over others.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denomination
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The center entered his name into the transfer portal after former head coach Biff Poggi’s departure at the beginning of December.—
Emma Moon
July 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 July 2025
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However, this isn’t a specific species but rather a common name or catchall term people use when describing tiny ants such as the odorous house ant or little black ant, says Benson.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
28 July 2025
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People didn’t necessarily identify themselves with a moniker or a label.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
28 July 2025
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Anticipation for new music from the now-duo was extremely high, as it had been announced some time ago that the group was going to release music for the film under that moniker.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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Surgeons employ a precise classification and nomenclature system to characterize scoliosis, tailoring their approach based on the patient’s age, the type of scoliosis and the underlying cause driving its development.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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It’s thought that this nomenclature probably resulted from the fact that the vine looks quite unkempt when left untrained, yet other scholars believe that the wild side of the name comes from the wine’s characteristic aromas.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
3 July 2025
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Chicago Cubs The Cubs needed to be decisive to boost their chances at a division title over the Brewers.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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Check out the full release schedule for Season 1 (with episode titles) below.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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As expected, DeChambeau has received the designation with great enthusiasm.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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In late June, Noem determined that Haiti no longer meets the conditions for its TPS designation and announced the end of the country's designation.—
Jacqueline Charles Miami Herald,
Arkansas Online,
20 July 2025
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Gleaming white amid the vibrant neon milieu of Ocean Drive, The Betsy is a renowned literary hotel, an appellation rare if not unique in South Florida.—
Greg Carannante,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2025
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Perhaps the best reason of all is the quality of the wines from the appellation; consumers whether beginners or those who have been tasting wines for decades admire these wines.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Denomination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denomination. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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