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
Planting seasons, river baptisms, torture, prayers, African dialects, poverty, massacres, lynchings.
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Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
Attendees gathered on the sand Sunday for an interdenominational Easter sunrise service featuring traditional baptisms in the Atlantic Ocean.
—Joe Cavaretta, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
The marble bloc was found in a hall of baptism called a photisterion.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
That baptism marked a turning point, after which Ivey became increasingly focused on using his platform to evangelize.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
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Literary Hub, 10 Apr. 2026
Attendees gathered on the sand Sunday for an interdenominational Easter sunrise service featuring traditional baptisms in the Atlantic Ocean.
—Joe Cavaretta, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
The marble bloc was found in a hall of baptism called a photisterion.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
That baptism marked a turning point, after which Ivey became increasingly focused on using his platform to evangelize.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for baptism
Noun
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Melania wore a double-breasted crepe suit from American designer Adam Lippes, who also designed her navy-and-ivory ensemble for the president's second inauguration ceremony last year.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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After the January 6 attack on the Capitol, the 2021 inauguration of President Biden took place behind fortified perimeters, lined with thousands of National Guard troops.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ike gave his farewell address three days before John F. Kennedy’s famous inaugural.—
David Brooks,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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In the inaugural Be Our Valentine campaign, HopeWorks aims to build a stronger network for survivors.—
Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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For many students, that initiation means leaning into the unexpected.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
22 Apr. 2026
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Goldman Sachs initiates Dynatrace as buy Goldman said in its initiation of Dynatrace that the observability and software company has plenty more room to run.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Baptism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baptism. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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