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Recent Examples of anointment
The result of this dynamic tension of bootlickers, according to Bernhard’s narrator, is the perpetual elevation and official anointment of mediocrity.
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Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
According to the Dera, Singh’s ascent to power is a story of divine anointment.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Bad Bunny’s fame was growing ever more mainstream in the years before his Super Bowl anointment.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
According to the Dera, Singh’s ascent to power is a story of divine anointment.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Bad Bunny’s fame was growing ever more mainstream in the years before his Super Bowl anointment.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anointment
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The anointing of Dokoupil in mid-December may have surprised some viewers.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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Clair Obscur was already the favorite to win the grand prize — but kicking off the show with the game front-and-center felt like an anointing.—
James Perkins Mastromarino,
NPR,
12 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Bartlett also notes that induction melting—the method the mint described using—is a very common, flexible way to melt metal, especially when scrap is part of the feedstock.—
Eric Sullivan,
Scientific American,
21 Feb. 2026
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Mitchell’s five Juno Awards include induction into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1981.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Modern Catholic teachings do not express this attitude directly, but some Catholic feminists argue that views of women’s blood pollution still influence the church’s position against women’s ordination.—
Megan Bryson,
The Conversation,
5 Feb. 2026
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At this stage of his career, Hicks will have been part of many ceremonies; ordination as a deacon and then a priest, consecration as an auxiliary bishop and installation as bishop in Joliet, Illinois.—
Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Soriot rejects the idea that his investments in China risk accelerating the disruption of the science base in the UK and Europe.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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If this mismatch persists, then Norwegian won’t be able to keep pace with the investments that its competitors are making in the delivery of upscale experiences.—
Adam Goldstein,
Fortune,
19 Feb. 2026
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Designed and built by UK original equipment supplier Osbit, the machine will be put to use by Danish power cable manufacturer and installation firm NKT.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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The grounds feature an extraordinary collection of architecture by Lloyd Wright, the son of Frank Lloyd Wright, so wandering the property is an adventure in itself, with intriguing installations and stunning desert vistas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Does the mayor need to attend the investiture of every imam or rabbi?—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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The castle’s Waterloo Chamber, a magnificently opulent space that today is most commonly used for investitures but previously hosted theatrical and pantomime productions under Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Victoria, was transformed into a screening room for the occasion.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
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Paramount and Spyglass‘ Scream 7 has no intention of slowing its slay of the box office, with the latest installment in the 30-year old franchise bound for $60M+ worldwide start.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2026
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Directed by Kevin Williamson and headlined by Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox alongside a new ensemble, the latest installment of the long-running horror franchise is positioned to inject fresh momentum into the market.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2026
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With a few thoughtful plant swaps and smart placement, your spring pots will stay looking good and colorful well into summer.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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Tax-efficient diversification, and strategic placement across account types, becomes both possible and critical.—
Joanna Rotenberg,
Fortune,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Anointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anointment. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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