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Recent Examples of anoint At just 19 years old, Watkins has already been anointed a subcultural icon. Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 9 Jan. 2025 One of Deadline’s Ones to Watch ahead of Cannes, von Horn was also anointed a Director to Watch by the Palm Springs International Film Festival. Nancy Tartaglione, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025 Others in his position might have anointed the quarterback a team captain to earn applause from fans, regardless of whether the player had yet to demonstrate team-leader attributes on the pro level. Ben Standig, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024 Instead, her transition is framed as an absolution, used as a tool for deception, and made to be the reason for her redemption and saint-like anointing at the end. Samantha Allen, Them, 3 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for anoint 
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Verb
  • But a toasted slice of hyssop focaccia smeared with more of that eerily-convincing not-ricotta and hot honey was chewy and airy, just like a good focaccia should be.
    Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 30 Jan. 2025
  • The authorities have detained sports fans for smearing Chinese athletes, apprehended people who swarmed airports to greet celebrities, and suspended K-pop fan accounts.
    Mara Hvistendahl, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
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  • The vintage industrial interior has been painted a vivid vermilion, marine memorabilia hangs on the walls and those photos of fishing boats and crews — those are owner John Schnaubelt’s family.
    John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Industry insiders are vocal about the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, painting a picture of an industry at a crossroads.
    Jamie Lang, Variety, 1 Feb. 2025
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  • When all of the shrimp are coated, place the baking sheet into the fridge and let the shrimp chill for 15 minutes.
    Katie Workman, Twin Cities, 3 Feb. 2025
  • In some cases, products that have plastic enclosures coated with flame retardants may be able to achieve similar fire ratings by replacing the plastic with less flammable metal.
    Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 30 Jan. 2025

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“Anoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anoint. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.

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