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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.
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Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
Bad Bunny’s fame was growing ever more mainstream in the years before his Super Bowl anointment.
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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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By all accounts, virality is violent for its subjects, and building a sustainable career from sudden celebrity is a formidable task; any sensible person would be wise to distrust such an instantaneous anointing.
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Chalamet represents a less comfortable path for the industry — an anointing of the popular kid, an endorsement of a set of campaign standards that doesn’t exactly align with its own.
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Its impact has been lasting, too, with not just the AFI honor to its credit, but also induction into the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.
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Reeve took a break from the busy WNBA season to come to the induction ceremony.
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Cardinal Blaise Cupich presided over the ordination.
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Weeks after his ordination, Borba celebrated his first public Mass, encouraging others searching for peace and purpose to strengthen their faith.
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The agreement could also establish a $300 billion investment fund, which could help the country rebuild.
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Public health officials attribute the decline to ongoing investments in prevention and harm reduction resources countywide.
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Meanwhile, the glamorous Chandelier Bar—named for the sparkling custom light installation of some 15,000 crystals that is the centerpiece of the hotel lobby—is the place to sip classic New Orleans libations like the Sazerac and French 75 or a signature Chandelier martini.
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In Europe, older buildings can, however, make air-conditioner installation costly and complicated, often requiring lengthy wait times for fitting.
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Last summer, he was invited to Windsor Castle for an investiture ceremony, where Prince William knighted him for his services to English soccer.
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Cynthia Erivo channeled subdued elegance in Givenchy by Sarah Burton for her Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) investiture at Windsor Castle in England on Tuesday.
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The follow-up, which has collected more than $676 million worldwide, brought back key cast members from the first installment, including Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci.
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Jackass 5 is a compilation of footage that never made it to the final cuts of previous installments because they previously weren't allowed to be shown.
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Overall, across roles analyzed in the first quarter of this year, 77% of new job postings were fully on-site, compared to 19% hybrid and 4% fully remote, the placement firm reports.
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This process is straightforward, but careful placement is essential for helping your cherry tree thrive.
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“Anointment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anointment. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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