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denomination

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




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The lone exception to the rule is Botswana, a democratic republic that has traditionally featured the sitting president’s portrait on its 10 pula banknote denomination.

From Salon Jul. 22, 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

Megan Sullivan, a Mint official, said final decisions on the size and denomination of the limited-production coin haven’t been made yet.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 19, 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

The mainline is a collection of long-established Protestant denominations: the Episcopalians, United Methodists, Presbyterians and so on.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

Catholicism is now listed under a single designation under Christianity without similar distinctions of their denominations.

From Salon Jun. 6, 2026

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

From Barron's May 29, 2026

He couldn’t see the denominations, but there were several bills.

From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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