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"
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 denominations
Jones said the petition had almost 20 signatures from faith communities across several denominations as of Monday afternoon.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Gold coins are often easier to sell than gold bars because they are widely recognized, easy to verify and come in smaller denominations.
—Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026
Many more leave the faith than adopt it, at rates that far exceed other Christian denominations.
—Gustavo Arellano, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
The detailed report from Human Rights Watch said the heightened pressure was part of a decade-old campaign to ensure that religious denominations and independent churches are loyal to the officially atheist Communist Party.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Many more leave the faith than adopt it, at rates that far exceed other Christian denominations.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Legal experts told the Miami Herald that such battles between Orthodox denominations highlight a gray area in American law between the constitutional separation of church and state.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Declining membership and attendance among most church denominations have threatened many historic religious buildings across the state, according to Wright Mitchell of Georgia Trust.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Mainline Protestant denominations have been in decline for years.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Gold coins are often easier to sell than gold bars because they are widely recognized, easy to verify and come in smaller denominations.
—Faith Wakefield, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2026
Many more leave the faith than adopt it, at rates that far exceed other Christian denominations.
—Gustavo Arellano, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
The detailed report from Human Rights Watch said the heightened pressure was part of a decade-old campaign to ensure that religious denominations and independent churches are loyal to the officially atheist Communist Party.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Many more leave the faith than adopt it, at rates that far exceed other Christian denominations.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Legal experts told the Miami Herald that such battles between Orthodox denominations highlight a gray area in American law between the constitutional separation of church and state.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
Declining membership and attendance among most church denominations have threatened many historic religious buildings across the state, according to Wright Mitchell of Georgia Trust.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Mainline Protestant denominations have been in decline for years.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denominations
Noun
-
The truth in this story seems to be elusive and unknowable, and this circles back to your earlier question about what kind of assumptions are made about people with names like Saïd or Tamerlan.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
-
The sandwiches derive their names from the city’s streets.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Big Bear’s most famous bald eagle family is growing, and now the public has a chance to help choose the monikers for its newest members.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
-
Inside the little toy are over 5 million names on an SD card, submitted by folks around the world looking to fly their monikers to the moon.—
Elizabeth Howell,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The king had already stripped Andrew of his royal titles due to his connections to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
-
The whole album is constantly in motion, and not only because three different song titles reference modes of transportation.—
Brendan Hay,
SPIN,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The Homeland Security official listed TPS designations coming up for review — Syria, South Sudan, Myanmar and Ethiopia.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
-
As Sauer noted, the prior requests were about Venezuela and Syria’s TPS designations.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Such hospitality was reserved for a narrow category of humanity, resembling as closely as possible those local barons whose surnames crusted the stones of local cemeteries.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
-
The top five American surnames — Smith, Johnson, Williams, Brown and Jones — remained unchanged from 2010 to 2020, but Asian surnames surged to become the fastest-growing in the decade.—
Mike Schneider,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Conacher in a battle of top-tier nicknames.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
-
And in yet other states, the right covers voices, gestures and nicknames.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Chablis wines may simply be labeled Chablis or Chablis Villages and can also include one of 20 village appellations.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
2 Apr. 2026
-
Today, shelves are stocked with cans of wine in a range of styles from sparkling to rosé to orange wines, often listing grape varietals and specific appellations.—
Kate Bernot,
Outside,
30 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Denominations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denominations. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
