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denomination

[dih-nom-uh-ney-shuhn] / dɪˌnɒm əˈneɪ ʃən /




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Leo’s encyclical has been long-awaited by policymakers, business leaders and different faith groups who see the Catholic Church, the largest Christian denomination, as a source of ethical guidance on tech policy.

From The Wall Street Journal May 25, 2026

Rhodes, raised as a Swedenborgianist — a Christian denomination that emphasizes “divine love” based on the writings of theologian Emanuel Swedenborg — does not outright reject the comparison.

From Los Angeles Times May 18, 2026

In December, the head of Hegseth’s church’s denomination, Doug Wilson, celebrated the secretary as a counterweight to “men with a My-Little-Pony fetish.”

From Salon Mar. 13, 2026

He didn’t need a single pastor or priest or denomination to tell him his views; he could have turned to podcasters, influencers, meme pages, YouTube pastors, and any other number of figures for inspiration.

From Slate Jan. 22, 2026

The most striking example of change in how evangelicals see themselves and their place in the world may be the Assemblies of God, a Pentecostal denomination.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

City Councilmembers Imelda Padilla and Heather Hutt also contributed, though in smaller denominations.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

Of those 31 categories, 22 are variations of Christianity, most major Protestant denominations.

From Salon Jun. 6, 2026

Runners-up win smaller denominations of cash and prize packages.

From Barron's May 29, 2026

We learn about Britain’s many religious denominations, including fringe groups such as the Ranters and the Fifth Monarchists, and about the turncoats, who were “ten a penny” in Downing’s time.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 11, 2026

You kept close handsome sums of cash in small denominations.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee




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