Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

denominational

[dih-nom-uh-ney-shuh-nl] / dɪˌnɒm əˈneɪ ʃə nl /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“An exemption that requires proselytization or exclusive service of co-religionists establishes a preference for certain religions,” Justice Sotomayor said, calling it a “paradigmatic form of denominational discrimination.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

He said at another point that “in the civil rights movement, at least in the late ’60s in particular,” there was more “solidarity among churches across denominational lines.”

From New York Times • Feb. 11, 2024

The NAR poses a radically different paradigm than traditional denominational Christianity of any stripe.

From Salon • Nov. 12, 2023

Mr. Gallant said denominational labels didn’t seem to matter.

From Washington Times • Feb. 16, 2023

“I wanted to go to the state university but we couldn’t afford it. My father had to send me to a small denominational college.”

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith