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christening

[kris-uh-ning, kris-ning] / ˈkrɪs ə nɪŋ, ˈkrɪs nɪŋ /
NOUN
baptism
Synonyms
STRONG
ablution debut dedication immersion introduction launching purgation purge purification ritual sanctification sprinkling
WEAK
baptismal dunking lustration rite of passage

Example Sentences

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They enact for their confused rescuer the story of the forgotten fairy at the christening, the curse and the spindle—and then go back to sleep.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

They took custody just after the baby was born, christening the little girl Sarah Frances Newby.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2025

Bitcoin had risen nine out of the previous 11 Octobers before this year, according to Dow Jones Market Data, leading to some bulls christening the month “Uptober.”

From Barron's • Oct. 16, 2025

Doris was known for her frankness, as well as for refusing to make the salad for Neil the Baby's christening.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2025

I witnessed and was sometimes invited to join christening and baptism parties, communion and wedding lunches, graduation dinners, wakes and funeral receptions.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat

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