anointing

Example Sentences

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In that sense, it appeared more like an anointing than a procedural formality: the veteran of the American left passing the baton to a younger standard-bearer.

From Slate • Jan. 3, 2026

But she proved the doubters wrong, anointing herself in the process as a global fashion icon.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2025

He was anointing them, he said, to become poll workers.

From Slate • Sep. 25, 2024

Since her star-making turn in “Girls Trip” seven years ago, headlines about Haddish have shifted from anointing her as Hollywood’s next big thing to predicting her downfall after a series of scandals.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2024

The praying, vowing, and anointing seemed to take most of the morning. lyrion's legs soon began to ache.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin