ANOINTMENTS Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

anointments

noun

plural of anointment

as in investments

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Noun

Just months after the Charlotte region’s transportation board voted to kill support for the Interstate 77 South Toll lane project, talks of community investments that could be brought forth by the controversial project has reignited the debate.

— DJ Simmons August 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
What do policymakers, funders, healthcare leaders, and philanthropic organizations still misunderstand about HIV, and what investments are most urgently needed today?

— Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of investments

Noun

And the collective’s street art, films and installations have used the concept of non-native species to explore how modern human society interacts with nature and animals.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026
In 2020, domestic suppliers accounted for 30% of installations.

— Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of installations

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In both cases, the assumption is the same—that theatergoers aren’t there for traditional superhero derring-do, only a cavalcade of Easter eggs and teases for upcoming installments to keep the Marvel gravy train running at full steam.

— David Sims, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026
The game’s template solidified over the course of four Game Changer installments, doled out once per season until Make Some Noise became a stand-alone show in 2022.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 July 2026

Definition of installments

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Eminem fills three spaces on the tally, tying Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd and Tyler, the Creator for the second-most placements this frame.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Those placements are increasingly valuable as demand in certain healthcare fields outpaces the supply of available medical personnel.

— Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

Definition of placements

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The flurry of Pakistani and Qatari delegations visiting Iran in an effort to sustain the ceasefire has given way to pessimism among regional diplomats.

— Jomana Karadsheh, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
The two sides pulled back the following week, each sending delegations to Qatar, which had played a key role in mediating the agreement.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

Definition of delegations

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An analysis of 12 top right-wing influencers shows their audience is shrinking, adding to Republican worries ahead of the midterm elections.

— Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 31 July 2026
Israel meanwhile appears unlikely to pull back significant forces or make other concessions ahead of its October elections.

— Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of elections

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The outlet pointed out that only the king, as well as Anne and William, conduct investitures, many of which take place at Windsor Castle.

— Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
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

Definition of investitures

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Inclusion on that list would prevent the machines from obtaining the wireless communication authorizations required to operate in the United States, effectively blocking their commercial sale nationwide.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026
Diplomas, certificates, apprenticeships, licenses, skills records, exam integrity proofs, work authorizations, and continuing education achievements should be able to attach over time.

— Raj Ananthanpillai, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

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