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
Meanwhile, Catholic churches in the United States are seeing a rise in converts, according to a New York Times report, and in France adult baptisms have shot up.
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Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Of these, Anglicans traditionally hold only baptism and the Eucharist as sacraments instituted by Christ and regard the others as sacramental rites.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
According to a 2010 story in The Guardian, Jackman, Kidman and Kidman’s ex-husband Keith Urban attended the baptism of Murdoch’s daughters in the River Jordan, near the traditional baptism site of Jesus Christ.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
The replica gown has been worn in subsequent baptisms, including those of William and Kate's children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
—Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 3 Mar. 2026
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Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
Of these, Anglicans traditionally hold only baptism and the Eucharist as sacraments instituted by Christ and regard the others as sacramental rites.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
According to a 2010 story in The Guardian, Jackman, Kidman and Kidman’s ex-husband Keith Urban attended the baptism of Murdoch’s daughters in the River Jordan, near the traditional baptism site of Jesus Christ.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
The replica gown has been worn in subsequent baptisms, including those of William and Kate's children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
—Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baptism
Noun
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The inauguration was performed by Spain’s King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofía.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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In the 12 months prior to Trump’s inauguration in January 2025, 1,202 immigrants without legal status were arrested in Colorado.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In the inaugural Be Our Valentine campaign, HopeWorks aims to build a stronger network for survivors.—
Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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In late November, Unrivaled chief brand officer Kirby Porter joined Jessica Stacey, senior vice president of external communications at Sephora, onstage at WWD’s inaugural The Catalysts summit, discussing the strength of beauty’s alliance with women’s sports, specifically.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Not an impulse purchase this time but a sort of yearning for initiation.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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For each Atten Hill buyer, Crescent is also covering the $210,000 initiation fee for the resort’s highest-tier club.—
Marissa Luck,
Houston Chronicle,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Baptism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baptism. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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