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

When James was in his third NBA season, as Clark is now, the commercial anointing had already happened, even though championships and MVPs were still years away.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 July 2026
The Sunshine State Letdown is one more phase in the choreographed anointing of Donalds as the Republican nominee for governor.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2026

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Jones’ induction, though, might be the franchise’s last for a while.

— Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
Posthumous recognition for Matt — like the WSL Hall of Fame induction — has brought Mark into contact with coaches eager to share their own mental health struggles.

— Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of induction

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The July 2 decree said the two bishops leading the unauthorized ordination, held in Switzerland on July 1, had been excommunicated, along with the four priests who had become new bishops, which was widely expected.

— Joshua McElwee, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Cardinal Blaise Cupich presided over the ordination.

— CBS Chicago Team, CBS News, 20 June 2026

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Which is more valuable might depend on where AI is as a technology, according to Joe Tigay, portfolio manager for the Rational Equity Armor Fund, a fund that prioritizes total return on investment.

— Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
The referendum stipulates that Oak View Group would pay the city a total capital investment of up to $10 million for restoration of the stadium.

— Tess Riski July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Definition of investment

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European consumers have lagged behind the rest of the world in adopting AC, due to high energy costs, expensive installation fees and restrictions on retrofitting the continent’s older buildings.

— Stephanie Yang, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
The installation, a partnership between Bedrock and the Detroit Historical Society that runs through 2026, paints a picture of the building’s storied history with artifacts from the restoration, period newspaper clippings, maps, and photos.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026

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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
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.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 May 2026

Definition of investiture

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Its 10-episode debut season will be delivered beginning with a double chapter premiere, with subsequent installments airing each Friday through March 19, 2027.

— Jeff Spry, Space.com, 3 Aug. 2026
The debut installment unites Oscar winner Mahershala Ali with NBA All-Star Jaylen Brown, followed by a second episode pairing Off Campus sensation Belmont Cameli with NHL phenom Macklin Celebrini.

— THR Staff, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026

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The workshops include all ingredients and participants learn skills such as cutting and folding meats, placement and spacing for jams and honeys.

— Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
The hallmark of Tunsil’s play is his pass set — the quick feet, coupled with hand placement and a low base.

— Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 31 July 2026

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