anoint

Example Sentences

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Still, what makes Bublé the new king of Christmas music, if such a title can be anointed?

From MarketWatch

Putin has since anointed him “special presidential envoy on economic and investment cooperation with foreign countries.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Overlooking David’s many strapping older brothers, the wise elder anoints the astonished kid as the next king, but cautions him that the ceremony must be kept secret.

From The Wall Street Journal

Diced and seasoned tomato—red, sweet, alive—stacked under finely chopped, lightly cured and anointed scallop and a drizzle of creamy soy dressing.

From Salon

Brook has been anointed as the next England captain, but is currently batting like a man who couldn't be trusted to skipper a pedalo.

From BBC