denominations

noun

plural of denomination
as in names
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 denominations The two denominations accounted for 86 per cent of the nation’s currency in circulation in a country where 90 per cent of transactions were made in cash. — Cameron Ponsonby, New York Times, 29 May 2026 Different denominations are governed differently, and have their own bureaucracies to navigate. — Mark Dee june 19, Idaho Statesman, 19 June 2026 Another condemned the preference shown for evangelical Christian translations of the Bible instead of a diversity of translations that are inclusive of many denominations. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2026 The organization Baptist Women in Ministry, which works with female ministers in a variety of Baptist denominations, issued a statement lamenting the vote. — ABC News, 10 June 2026 Flanked by several clergy members of various denominations, Dolan, 76, thanked his former colleagues, as well as civic and community officials, before praising Jesus Christ for his lengthy career in the church. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026 However, according to the church’s website, some other Christian denominations, including evangelical groups, do not see the LDS Church as Christian and have described it as a cult. — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 9 June 2026 The population there is about equally split between Sunni Muslim, Shiite Muslim and Christian denominations, along with a smaller Druze community. — CBS News, 4 June 2026 Some Baptists disagree on women’s roles The organization Baptist Women in Ministry, which works with female ministers in various Baptist denominations, issued a statement lamenting the vote. — Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denominations
  1. names
  2. monikers
  3. titles
  4. designations
  5. surnames
  6. nicknames
  7. appellations
Noun
  • The five names to know for 2027 Five of the potential contenders currently sit on the Charlotte City Council.
    — Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026
  • Staff weathering the storm The Cubs are more than halfway through the season and playing around a 90-win pace, yet their clubhouse often looks like a scene out of spring training, with new names, unfamiliar faces, and players coming and going.
    — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of names
Noun
  • However, this trend doesn't take away from the trend of parents choosing ancient civilization names for their kids — monikers like Cassian, Aurelius and Cleo remain popular.
    — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
  • The jokes and goofy monikers mattered.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026
Definition of monikers
Noun
  • James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh led the Heat to two NBA titles and four Finals appearances in their four years together (2010 through 2014) before James left in free agency to return to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026
  • In addition to the three World Series titles, the Dodgers have won five NL pennants and nine division titles under Roberts.
    — Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of titles
Noun
  • The singer has among the most extensive trademark portfolios in the entertainment industry, with more than 170 active or pending registrations spanning names, phrases and commercial designations.
    — Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 2 July 2026
  • Spousal death changes nearly every part of an employee's life at once, from household income and health coverage to life insurance and beneficiary designations.
    — Christine Michel Carter, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of designations
Noun
  • Many common surnames, such as Carpenter or Baker, originated from occupations passed down through generations, reflecting how closely people’s identities were tied to their work.
    — Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Decade after decade, Chicagoans with Italian surnames have hidden instead of objected.
    — Gary Grasso, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
Definition of surnames
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  • The moon's nicknames, like April's Pink Moon, May's Flower Moon or June's Strawberry Moon, originated from Native Americans, Colonial Americans and other cultures' names for the moon.
    — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 30 June 2026
  • The painting is an abstract map of Chicago titled after one of the city's many nicknames that originated in a Carl Sandburg poem.
    — Kyler Alvord, PEOPLE, 19 June 2026
Definition of nicknames
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  • Unlike Napa's warmer northern appellations, Frank Family's Chardonnay program is anchored in the cool-climate Carneros AVA, where fog from San Pablo Bay slows ripening and helps grapes retain bright natural acidity.
    — Emily Price, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • While Louis Jadot makes wine from more than 100 different Burgundy appellations, Résonance is a much more focused affair, offering single-vineyard Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs, estate cuvées, and Willamette Valley bottlings for a total of 13 different wines each vintage.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 17 May 2026
Definition of appellations

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