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
Carver, in effect, went through a baptism and emerged a different human.
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 14 May 2025
Southern Baptist churches lost more than a quarter-million members nationwide in 2024, the 18th straight year of decline, but saw baptism and attendance numbers rise.
—Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 10 May 2025
In Brazil, white lilies are popular at weddings and baptisms, as well as for funerals to signify the deceased’s return to a state of innocence.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
The location of the baptism, Hobie Beach on Virginia Key, was intentional to mimic the location of baptisms in the Bible, said church leader Apostle Leon Everett.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
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The New Yorker, New Yorker, 14 May 2025
Southern Baptist churches lost more than a quarter-million members nationwide in 2024, the 18th straight year of decline, but saw baptism and attendance numbers rise.
—Frank E. Lockwood, Arkansas Online, 10 May 2025
In Brazil, white lilies are popular at weddings and baptisms, as well as for funerals to signify the deceased’s return to a state of innocence.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
The location of the baptism, Hobie Beach on Virginia Key, was intentional to mimic the location of baptisms in the Bible, said church leader Apostle Leon Everett.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baptism
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Barron Trump attends inauguration ceremonies in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, D.C..—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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There was no repeat of the immediate and massive demonstrations in Washington that marked his first inauguration, in 2017.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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If fundraising is Global’s plan with its pair of inaugurals, leaving its A380 parked at JFK for four days between flights is an odd choice.—
Edward Russell,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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Often times, the swearing-in of the President for a second term generates a lower audience than the initial inaugural.—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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After all, the Cardinal modality has everything to do with initiation — Aries leads with fiery passion, impulsivity and enthusiasm, while Cancer nourishes, protects and creates a safe space for others.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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The authority said more than 15,300 construction jobs had been created since the project's initiation, with the majority filled by Central Valley residents.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
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“Baptism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baptism. Accessed 28 Jun. 2025.
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