baptisms

plural of baptism
as in inaugurations
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 baptisms The French bishops conference counted 21,386 adult and adolescent baptisms at Easter this year. — Chris Livesay, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 In 1980, there were 513,000 baptisms in France; in 2024, there were 186,000. — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026 That’s not to mention the events like graduations and baptisms that have been hosted at the convention center, too. — Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026 In 1980, there were 513,000 baptisms in France; in 2024, a total of 186,000. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026 Among these are baptisms, including ceremonies in which current members are baptized on behalf of their deceased, non-Mormon ancestors. — Brandon Griggs, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 Guisanderas were freelance cooks who prepared meals for people in their homes and catered for big events like baptisms and weddings. — Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026 In the padres’ careful records, burials far outstripped baptisms. — Literary Hub, 29 July 2026 Although enjoyed year-round, many Mexican families make this dish for special occasions, such as weddings or baptisms, or around the holidays, whether Thanksgiving or Christmas. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 21 July 2026
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Noun
  • Roosevelt took his first oath of office on March 4, 1933, but his subsequent inaugurations took place on January 20.
    — Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Fireworks herald the World Cup, the Olympics, inaugurations, weddings, railroad openings, royal matrimony, saints, the Saints, the spring equinox, eclipses, the New Year, the Day of the Dead, the beginning of summer, the end of it.
    — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
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  • Van Dijk and her fellow travelers even brought their own swag to give out and said inaugurals feel like a bonding experience for everyone on the flight.
    — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 10 May 2026
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  • Plus, quiet periods are ending for banks that worked on last month’s blockbuster IPO, so we’re met with a flood of analyst initiations.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • But some like the Kimbell’s have eyes and other piercings cut into them and used likely as part of initiations or the end of a ritual.
    — James Russell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Nov. 2025

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“Baptisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baptisms. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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