anointed
Example Sentences
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When Maduro replaced Chávez in 2013, Flores anointed herself his “First Combatant.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
He was succeeded by Thaksin's daughter Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who was judicially ousted in turn before parliament anointed Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul in September -- the country's third prime minister in two years.
From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026
Still, what makes Bublé the new king of Christmas music, if such a title can be anointed?
From MarketWatch • Dec. 24, 2025
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 • Dec. 6, 2025
“The woman was most distraught. She anointed and wrapped your body, while weeping copious tears. She did not suspect that you only slept.”
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
