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
In November, the influencer shared Oscar’s baptism outfit — a lacy dress that matched her own Jonathan Simkhai gown.
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Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
Miami celebrated baptisms and birthdays there as well as confirmations and graduations and baby and bridal showers.
—Miami Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
The very thought of future funerals, baptisms, weddings, holidays, and even a random cocktail party was unthinkable without the crispy, buttery, salty cheese biscuits that Aunt Mimi had baked and shared generously with others.
—Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
The Baptism Journey Hart’s baptism took place at Bethany Beyond the Jordan, on the Jordanian side of the river.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
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Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
Miami celebrated baptisms and birthdays there as well as confirmations and graduations and baby and bridal showers.
—Miami Herald, 22 Dec. 2025
The very thought of future funerals, baptisms, weddings, holidays, and even a random cocktail party was unthinkable without the crispy, buttery, salty cheese biscuits that Aunt Mimi had baked and shared generously with others.
—Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025
The Baptism Journey Hart’s baptism took place at Bethany Beyond the Jordan, on the Jordanian side of the river.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
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In 2017, at the height of the Venezuelan humanitarian crisis when Rodríguez was foreign minister, Caracas donated half a million dollars to Trump’s inauguration committee through its oil subsidiary CITGO4.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
14 Jan. 2026
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The documentary follows the chief through the months leading up to his inauguration, an event that draws more than 300 people from around the world representing Scotland’s ancient clans.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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In Andrew Jackson's first inaugural, Andrew Jackson calls himself an instrument of the federal Constitution.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
11 Jan. 2026
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From Clinton’s tenure as first lady of the state of Arkansas through her White House years, Kamran periodically dressed her for key events, including for Bill Clinton’s second gubernatorial inaugural.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
25 July 2025
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Aries is a sign of initiation and autonomy, so having two generational planets in this Fire sign not only encourages us to stop outsourcing our power but also to fight for goals and dreams without cutting corners.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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This ensuing odyssey rapidly evolves from a mere tracking expedition into a brutal test of endurance and a profound, sensory initiation.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Baptism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baptism. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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