ANOINTMENT Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

anointment

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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. — 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

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Noun

Film buffs see this process as akin to an anointing; the trademark C, tucked into the upper-left corner of a plastic clamshell, signals a movie’s importance.

— Sophia Nguyen, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026
Daemon charged his queen with making a show of strength for all the realm to see, and her response is to once again visit the High Septon and beg for an anointing.

— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

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Its 22nd induction ceremony also honored Blackpink’s Rosé and Japanese baseball great Nomo Hideo.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026
The legendary New England Patriots tight end was selected for induction after topping kicker Adam Vinatieri and offensive lineman Logan Mankins in fan voting.

— Matt Schooley, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of induction

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Bishop Martha Mary Sherman, left, carries a crucifix and stand while priests Linda Wilcox, center, and Mary Smith carry other items for a rehearsal for Annie Girresch’s ordination.

— Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
The tragedy unfolded just one day after the archdiocese congratulated Sánchez Molinari on the anniversary of his ordination, Ecuadorian news outlet Primicias reported.

— Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of ordination

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Fort Worth has proposed, and accepted, deals with tech infrastructure companies that have promised to create hundreds of these high-paying jobs (in addition to other promises for capital investments and buildouts) in exchange for tax incentives.

— Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Nov. 2026
The surge provided Mexican extruders with cheap aluminum from distorted markets, producing plant closures, layoffs and lost investment throughout the American aluminum extrusion industry.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of investment

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Crews will start the installation next Monday, running it along the north side between 6th Street and Wilshire Boulevard and along the southern edge between Wilshire and 7th Street.

— Laurie Perez, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
The home renewal company provides replacement windows, siding, doors and roofing installations from roughly 14 showrooms and office locations dotted throughout the Midwest.

— S. Sorrina Beecher, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026

Definition of installation

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Being Named the Prince of Wales While Charles became the Prince of Wales in 1958 at just 9 years old, the formal investiture ceremony took place years later at Caernarfon Castle on July 1, 1969.

— Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 23 Aug. 2026
On July 21, Belgium’s royal family gathered in Brussels for the holiday, which marks the historic investiture of King Leopold I in 1831.

— Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026

Definition of investiture

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The pop-up marks the first of its kind for the accessories label, spotlighting Drip, the most recent installment of the Body of Water collection, along with the brand’s signature tech ring covers for Oura smart rings.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026
Resident Evil is the third highest grossing horror film of all time in China and the biggest installment globally of the franchise.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of installment

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Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner also said Thursday his office is launching a separate investigation into what led to Malayshia's death, including foster care placement procedures.

— Liz Crawford, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
That puts a premium on placement and gives the Jets another experienced tackler in coverage when Beck kicks.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 12 Nov. 2026

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