christened

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As part of FIFA’s efforts to keep the focus on its partners, stadiums have been christened with neutral, location-specific names that show up even on Apple and Google Maps.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026

While it is still being rented out regularly to tenants, 7 ½ West End Court has now been christened “The Born to Run House” by Springsteen’s fans.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2026

The newly christened John Williams Stage and the special Dudamel programming will pay tribute to two towering Bowl icons during a major moment of change for the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

However, a few days after his birth they christened him, creating an official record that includes their names and address.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

The “new country” demanded a new language: Mendel’s “units of heredity” had to be christened.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee