investitures

plural of investiture
as in inaugurations
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization the investiture of a new member of parliament

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baptisms
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  • For generations, the church and its adjoining school have served as Windom’s anchor — the site of weddings, baptisms, bake sales, Boy Scout Christmas tree lots and the ever-popular SeptemberFest featuring pie, live music and an outdoor Mass.
    Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
  • These passages were for milestones and everyday celebrations, such as baby dedications, baptisms, and weddings.
    Ronny Maye, Essence, 5 Aug. 2025
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“Investitures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investitures. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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