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Recent Examples of christened
Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
The companies announced this week that their experimental aircraft, recently christened the X-76, has cleared its Critical Design Review (CDR).
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Mar. 2026
As a radio format, AOR also spotlighted album tracks, with program directors at the time following their gut to play worthy songs not necessarily christened as singles by the record labels.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
The 198-footer was previously codenamed Lazarus but has been christened Horizon II.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026
Hollywood's Singing Cowboy and the star of more than 70 Westerns, purchased what was then California's first Holiday Inn and christened it Melody Ranch.
—Jason Sheeler, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
While the massive parking structures and upcoming 5,000-seat concert hall might grab your attention, the real soul of the project, at least for the food sect, is taking shape under a mass timber office building christened The Weave.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
The black velvet smoking jacket with corset-laced back was inspired by the bottle designed when house founder Elsa Schiaparelli released her first fragrance, christened Shocking, in 1937.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 6 Feb. 2026
By the late Nineties, when the media had christened the police force as the Davao Death Squad, or DDS, Duterte enjoyed the allegiance of almost every barangay captain in the city.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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William and Kate named a lifeboat at the outing, which Kate christened with champagne after William made a speech.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
The companies announced this week that their experimental aircraft, recently christened the X-76, has cleared its Critical Design Review (CDR).
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Mar. 2026
As a radio format, AOR also spotlighted album tracks, with program directors at the time following their gut to play worthy songs not necessarily christened as singles by the record labels.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 25 Feb. 2026
The 198-footer was previously codenamed Lazarus but has been christened Horizon II.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Feb. 2026
Hollywood's Singing Cowboy and the star of more than 70 Westerns, purchased what was then California's first Holiday Inn and christened it Melody Ranch.
—Jason Sheeler, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
While the massive parking structures and upcoming 5,000-seat concert hall might grab your attention, the real soul of the project, at least for the food sect, is taking shape under a mass timber office building christened The Weave.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
The black velvet smoking jacket with corset-laced back was inspired by the bottle designed when house founder Elsa Schiaparelli released her first fragrance, christened Shocking, in 1937.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 6 Feb. 2026
By the late Nineties, when the media had christened the police force as the Davao Death Squad, or DDS, Duterte enjoyed the allegiance of almost every barangay captain in the city.
—Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for christened
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The versatile diamond cut—aptly named for the long and rounded shape of the stone—is a beautiful option for couples looking for a timeless option that also can be set with a very fashion-forward edge.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2026
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Another handful of floors up is Lennon’s, a cocktail bar with libations named after 20th-century hits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Still, Avila, the college basketball cult sensation dubbed Cream Abdul-Jabbar (or Milk Chamberlain or SLU Alcindor, among many other nicknames), is likely to be the most important player on the floor.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Proposition 187 — dubbed the Save Our State initiative — would be introduced three months after the renaming of Brooklyn Avenue.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Israel and Hezbollah did agree to a ceasefire in November 2024, which called for Israel to stop its military campaign and to remove their ground forces in southern Lebanon in exchange for Hezbollah to willingly move all of its personnel and military equipment north of the Litani River.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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Trocheck was called for high-sticking Byfield 17 seconds later and the Kings scored 11 seconds into the power play.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Residents fought back, airing their complaints to television stations and telling a horrific story of what some termed corporate neglect to the Village Board.—
Jerry Shnay,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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You wouldn’t be termed a Black actor on the continent of Africa, right?—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2026
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Google Maps shows another location, east of Kabul city, also labeled as Camp Phoenix.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Politicians need to pass a law whereby all AI videos are clearly labeled in large writing, under penalty of law.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Billy Long was perhaps misnamed, given his short tenure as IRS commissioner, but he has been nominated to be the administration’s ambassador to Iceland.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Mar. 2026
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Outside The Last Five Years, you’re currently nominated for an Olivier for Evita.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Christened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/christened. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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