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
Shelby Oaks, Stuckmann's professional directorial feature debut, anointed by horror auteur Mike Flanagan, will now be distributed by Neon in theaters this weekend.
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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
Gustavo Dudamel has had a lot of chances to make a first impression on the podium of the New York Philharmonic — as rookie phenom, visiting superstar, anointed future music director, and now the orchestra’s not–yet–but–de facto artistic boss.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
Fathertime has been anointed by the father, son and the holy spirit.
—Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Sep. 2025
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
Gustavo Dudamel has had a lot of chances to make a first impression on the podium of the New York Philharmonic — as rookie phenom, visiting superstar, anointed future music director, and now the orchestra’s not–yet–but–de facto artistic boss.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025
Fathertime has been anointed by the father, son and the holy spirit.
—Matthew Glowicki, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anointed
Verb
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Trudeau wrapped his other arm around Hadrien, who had smeared fake blood on the side of his face.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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For two hours, the inmate remained on the ground with blood smeared on his forehead and pooling on the ground near his head, according to prosecutors.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Arrange a garland across the table with natural elements and painted gold accents to tie the look together.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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The upscale property is housed in a 1950s Portuguese colonial-style building painted the most charming shade of pink.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The inside resembles a fruitcake while the outside is coated in crispy cornflakes.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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The oven is coated in enamel that creates its signature exterior color and serves as an inner nonstick layer.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Anointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anointed. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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