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
That includes weddings, graduations, baptisms, and other big events, which were all marked by Jean Marc's secret ingredients.
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John Shumway, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Last year, the Diocese of Charlotte saw baptisms jump 70%.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
Baby actor, no older than 3 months, for baptism scene.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
The Prince George’s County Department of Corrections held a baptism service for the first time in its history at the jail in Upper Marlboro.
—Jasmine Golden, Washington Post, 15 Feb. 2026
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John Shumway, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Last year, the Diocese of Charlotte saw baptisms jump 70%.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
Baby actor, no older than 3 months, for baptism scene.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
The Prince George’s County Department of Corrections held a baptism service for the first time in its history at the jail in Upper Marlboro.
—Jasmine Golden, Washington Post, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baptism
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But by the time of his second inauguration, the Covid debate had moved far from the pandemic terror that marked 2020.—
David Blumenthal,
STAT,
24 Mar. 2026
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Trump’s first chief of staff, Reince Priebus, lasted only from the inauguration until the end of July.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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In the inaugural Be Our Valentine campaign, HopeWorks aims to build a stronger network for survivors.—
Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
26 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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While announcing the latest initiation deaths in December, South Africa’s Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa said some of the unproven advice often given to participants is to avoid drinking water in order to heal faster.—
Mogomotsi Magome,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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For families in South Africa, a successful initiation concludes with the participants' return.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Baptism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baptism. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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