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adjective

as in named

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verb

past tense of christen
as in dubbed
to give a name to christened the new baby "Ophelia"

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Recent Examples of christened
Verb
Later that evening, the executive also christened a new multistory Giorgio Armani boutique at SKP Wuhan, showing off a red lacquer liquor cabinet decorated with fan motifs. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026 On December 21, 1984, Harry was christened at St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 15 Oct. 2026 Butler, Embiid and Simmons were christened a Big Three — one of many attempted by the Sixers over the last 15 years — and the team was instantly considered a serious threat to win it all. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 Montgomery Clift, Marlon Brando and James Dean are considered to have christened the technique in the 1950s. — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 Wednesday’s announcement comes a week after the city christened an expansion of its New Path housing project on Fairview Avenue. — Mark Dee october 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 Oct. 2026 After spending some time playing in a (very cool) makeshift stadium on the shores of Lake Michigan, the Northwestern Wildcats finally christened the new Ryan Field in an important Big Ten clash with Penn State. — Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026 On social media, Ellison announced Friday that the merged companies will be christened Skydance. — Brent Lang, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2026 In the 1970s, the historic machine shop building on 4th Street was acquired and christened the Gilbert Gallery. — Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for christened
  1. designated
  2. named
  3. dubbed
  4. called
  5. termed
  6. labeled
  7. nominated
Adjective
  • Rounded tables naturally encourage conversation and connection because everyone faces one another equally; there's no designated head of the table, and, as Austin points out, there are no bad seats.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2026
Definition of designated
Verb
  • Their race started off heated again in 2026, with the campaigns trading claims over Bradley’s position on the legislation named for the Ukrainian refugee fatally stabbed on Charlotte’s light rail in 2025.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026
  • DeMarco was named coach of the Liberty in December, after the franchise chose not to renew former coach Sandy Brondello‘s contract for the 2026 season.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of named
Verb
  • The event — a doubleheader dubbed the Eternal City Tip-Off — included an audience with Villanova alumnus Pope Leo XIV for both teams and their fans on Saturday.
    — Andrew Dampf, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
  • The main room there is articulated around a sculptural, 20-foot curved wooden display unit, informally dubbed the Library, which for the opening displayed ready-to-wear on one side, and the recently launched Horsebit Duomo bag on the other.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of dubbed
Verb
  • Allen drained it to extend Charlotte’s lead to 20, and then found Dennis Schröder for a high-five as Miami called a timeout.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Later, however, a faithful replica, also called the Atlantic, was built.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of called
Verb
  • Ma is termed out and is running for lieutenant governor to succeed Eleni Kounalakis, who is also termed out.
    — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • In what would be termed a seismic November surprise in any other normal election year, potential POTUS contender Newsom is proposing hiking the Golden State’s $750 million tax incentive film and TV program to more than $1 billion.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of termed
Verb
  • Buy only costumes, wigs and props that are labeled flame-resistant or flame-retardent.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The film also features former congressman George Santos participating in a game involving dolls representing liberal stereotypes, a mock gas chamber, and a button labeled Zyklon B, the poison used by the Nazis at their death camps.
    — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of labeled
Verb
  • Over the course of her long career, Curtis, 67, has developed a lengthy résumé in film and television, winning numerous accolades along the way, including an Oscar and an Emmy (she’s been nominated for a Grammy too — there’s still time for an EGOT).
    — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Even = Paweł Pawlikowski, Fatherland Having been previously nominated for Cold War, Pawlikowski comes into the season sporting a Best Director prize from Cannes for his spartan postwar travelogue.
    — Nate Jones, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of nominated

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“Christened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/christened. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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