Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for denomination. Search instead for hardwarekombination.
Definitions

denomination

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




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.

See Examples For:

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 Swedenborgian — 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

Neither of them made any substantive changes to core Roman Catholic doctrine, but when you’re the bishop of Rome and the head of the world’s largest single religious denomination, practice matters more than theory.

From Salon Apr. 5, 2026

It is the third largest Christian denomination after Catholicism and the Eastern Orthodox Church, giving its leaders a huge platform when speaking about issues such as climate change, human rights, or efforts for global peace.

From BBC Mar. 2, 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

He said Mass at our reunion, and classmates of all denominations attended and were inspired by his homily.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 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

Like many other evangelicals, some members attend churches that adhere to evangelical doctrine but that remain affiliated with mainline denominations.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times




Vocabulary lists containing denomination


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training