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
More promising are Southern Baptists’ baptism numbers — a key spiritual vital sign.
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Peter Smith, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
The congregation of about 20 people frantically waved hand fans and watched as Jones performed the baptism.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2025
Initially, they were paid for their work by the crown, though Brinkman suggests that over time many of them instead came to depend on fees, such as a charge paid by parishioners for providing interpretation during a confession or baptism.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 12 July 2025
Jesus’s experience struggling in the wilderness after his baptism is at the root of Lent.
—Walt Shelton, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Peter Smith, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025
The congregation of about 20 people frantically waved hand fans and watched as Jones performed the baptism.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2025
Initially, they were paid for their work by the crown, though Brinkman suggests that over time many of them instead came to depend on fees, such as a charge paid by parishioners for providing interpretation during a confession or baptism.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 12 July 2025
Jesus’s experience struggling in the wilderness after his baptism is at the root of Lent.
—Walt Shelton, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baptism
Noun
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PiS accuse their liberal opponents of trying to subvert the will of the people and their supporters plan to march in the capital on inauguration day.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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On inauguration day, President Trump ordered a sweeping 90-day spending freeze on virtually all U.S. foreign aid, including many forms of health and food assistance.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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From Clinton’s tenure as first lady of the state of Arkansas through her White House years, Kamran periodically dressed her for key events, including for Bill Clinton’s second gubernatorial inaugural.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
25 July 2025
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The special honor for the Butler first responders comes after, during his first inaugural in 2017, Trump's parade also highlighted police and military personnel with a representative from every branch of the military joining him.—
Kelsey Walsh,
ABC News,
14 Jan. 2025
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This prayer-promise becomes the basis for Sarah’s spiritual initiation.—
Terry Nguyen
July 23,
Literary Hub,
23 July 2025
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That’s similar to what Life Time, the upscale athletic club that offers child care and programming at two of its New York locations (Dumbo and One Wall in the Financial District), charges, sans initiation fee: $329 for the first member and $100 per child.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
16 July 2025
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“Baptism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baptism. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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