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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Workers renovate a mosaic at the Saint Hilarion Monastery/Tell Umm Amer, a site which dates to 329 AD and consists of two churches, a burial site, a baptism hall, a public cemetery, an audience hall and dining rooms.
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Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2024
Confirmation Catholic teens are confirmed in their faith as one of the three most important sacraments (along with baptism and the Eucharist).
—Jennifer O'Donnell, Parents, 8 July 2024
Brown Simpson believed a baptism would change her husband-to-be.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 2 June 2024
This May, the couple landed back in Chicago to attend the baptism of their same mutual pal's kids.
—Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 24 July 2024
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Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2024
Confirmation Catholic teens are confirmed in their faith as one of the three most important sacraments (along with baptism and the Eucharist).
—Jennifer O'Donnell, Parents, 8 July 2024
Brown Simpson believed a baptism would change her husband-to-be.
—Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 2 June 2024
This May, the couple landed back in Chicago to attend the baptism of their same mutual pal's kids.
—Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 24 July 2024
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“Baptism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baptism. Accessed 22 Oct. 2024.
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