as in smeared
to rub an oily or sticky substance over
anoint the wound with antiseptic to prevent infection
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Recent Examples of anointed
In the months before Aruká Juma died earlier this year from COVID-19, the last remaining male of the elusive warrior people who live in Brazil’s Amazon was passing on the tribe’s traditions to one of his daughters, who was anointed chief a few years ago.
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Adriana Brasileiro, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
President Wallace also expressed that Talley anointed designers with his approval, who went on to leave an imprint on the world.
—Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
Shelby Oaks, Stuckmann's professional directorial feature debut, anointed by horror auteur Mike Flanagan, will now be distributed by Neon in theaters this weekend.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
For the ultra-wealthy, pretty much anything could be acquired for a price; their worlds were anointed to their specifications.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Thus anointed, Irving went on to become America’s original literary celebrity.
—John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
In 2006, Schottenheimer became one of the youngest coordinators in NFL history when Eric Mangini anointed the 32-year-old as the offensive coordinator for the Jets after five seasons as quarterbacks coach for Washington and San Diego under his father, Marty.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2025
Leclerc, then 22, was anointed as the man to end Ferrari’s wait for a drivers’ championship that stretches back to 2007.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The André x Elho capsule is part of the winter 2025-26 collection, whose novelties include a down version of Elho’s bomber jacket, anointed the Astro and boasting 90 percent recycled down and a high-quality ripstop fabric.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Adriana Brasileiro, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
President Wallace also expressed that Talley anointed designers with his approval, who went on to leave an imprint on the world.
—Essence, 4 Nov. 2025
Shelby Oaks, Stuckmann's professional directorial feature debut, anointed by horror auteur Mike Flanagan, will now be distributed by Neon in theaters this weekend.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
For the ultra-wealthy, pretty much anything could be acquired for a price; their worlds were anointed to their specifications.
—Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2025
Thus anointed, Irving went on to become America’s original literary celebrity.
—John Swansburg, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
In 2006, Schottenheimer became one of the youngest coordinators in NFL history when Eric Mangini anointed the 32-year-old as the offensive coordinator for the Jets after five seasons as quarterbacks coach for Washington and San Diego under his father, Marty.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Oct. 2025
Leclerc, then 22, was anointed as the man to end Ferrari’s wait for a drivers’ championship that stretches back to 2007.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The André x Elho capsule is part of the winter 2025-26 collection, whose novelties include a down version of Elho’s bomber jacket, anointed the Astro and boasting 90 percent recycled down and a high-quality ripstop fabric.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anointed
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Pink and blue clown paint is now smeared all over the driver's side airbag.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
16 Dec. 2025
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Hardware stores were the best venue for cheap glues, glazes, and epoxies, which could be smeared, stuffed, and sanded into every crack and crevice.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Dec. 2025
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Disagreement over the state’s economic health Little and lawmakers from both sides of the aisle painted diverging pictures of the state’s budget and economic prospects.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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Trump administration officials painted Macklin Good as a domestic terrorist who had attempted to ram federal agents with her car.—
Michael Biesecker,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Unlike traditional cast-iron skillets, this one is coated in a black satin enamel that prevents food from sticking to the bottom, resists rust, and doesn’t require seasoning or regular upkeep.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Meet the expert Backstage at Anna Sui, models’ lashes were coated in layers of turquoise mascara, while at The Blonds, models sported dramatic, feathery falsies saturated in a shade of shocking pink.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Anointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anointed. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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