as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization
the baptism of the new members of the college fraternity
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Recent Examples of baptism
His duties range from preparing and preaching scriptures as well as other pastoral care to the usual mix of funerals, weddings and baptism.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
In May, Brand, who was previously a Buddhist, posted an Instagram picture of his baptism ceremony, which took place near his home in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
So far, the baptism ceremonies taking place in Kosovo have stirred no violent opposition, though there have been some angry denunciations online.
—Fatjona Mejdini, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Head over to People’s website to read more about the actor’s baptism ceremony.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
In May, Brand, who was previously a Buddhist, posted an Instagram picture of his baptism ceremony, which took place near his home in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
So far, the baptism ceremonies taking place in Kosovo have stirred no violent opposition, though there have been some angry denunciations online.
—Fatjona Mejdini, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Head over to People’s website to read more about the actor’s baptism ceremony.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baptism
Noun
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The Dow Jones Transportation Average is down 4.4% since the inauguration.—
Jason Gewirtz,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2025
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While analysts and investors were bullish on President Donald Trump’s business policies after his inauguration, the market has actually dropped with many of his economic announcements.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Similar to previous inaugurals, Nielsen’s audience numbers do not include streaming which continues to grow as a video source.—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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Not So Glamorous Speaking of which, inaugurals are theoretically supposed to be glamorous.—
Elisabeth Bumiller,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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These require a one-time initiation of $50,000 and annual dues of $7,500 (which includes access for a spouse).—
Melinda Sheckells,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Feb. 2025
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Every night felt somewhere between a secret initiation and a car crash, with lead singer Cole Haden at the center of the madness.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Baptism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baptism. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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