as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization
the baptism of the new members of the college fraternity
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Recent Examples of baptism
King’s has done 250 baptisms in eight years.
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Tara Palmeri, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
In addition to luxury pieces, consider hanging on to significant clothing items, such as wedding dresses or baptism gowns.
—Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
Three Kings Day, also known as Epiphany, is also called Theophany in the Orthodox Church and commemorates Christ's baptism.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Jan. 2026
In the country, the holiday is closely associated with Jesus’ baptism.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
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Tara Palmeri, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
In addition to luxury pieces, consider hanging on to significant clothing items, such as wedding dresses or baptism gowns.
—Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 8 Jan. 2026
Three Kings Day, also known as Epiphany, is also called Theophany in the Orthodox Church and commemorates Christ's baptism.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Jan. 2026
In the country, the holiday is closely associated with Jesus’ baptism.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baptism
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In the year since his inauguration, his administration has continued its attacks on trans people, including by attempting to prevent trans athletes from competing in sports.—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Just one month after his first inauguration, Reagan signed an executive order allowing the president to have oversight over regulatory actions of federal agencies.—
Mikayla Bunnell,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2026
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In late November, Unrivaled chief brand officer Kirby Porter joined Jessica Stacey, senior vice president of external communications at Sephora, onstage at WWD’s inaugural The Catalysts summit, discussing the strength of beauty’s alliance with women’s sports, specifically.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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In Andrew Jackson's first inaugural, Andrew Jackson calls himself an instrument of the federal Constitution.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
11 Jan. 2026
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The initiation of live events, such as the NFL Christmas Day games and the forthcoming WWE Raw in 2025, signifies a transformative change for Netflix’s advertising business.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The analyst's initiation comes after a site visit to Orion's Tampa office and Clearwater Marina project, which highlighted the company's operational strengths and culture.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Baptism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baptism. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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