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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 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

Thomas, 78, had two more appearances as Father Chris for the christening of Baby Neil and the wedding of Nessa and Dave.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2024

“We’ve been playing with a name for a while,” Mayor Rex Richardson said, noting that a news release touting the program had been delayed days because of christening purposes.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 2024

The fairies came to christening parties and gave the babies magical gifts.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart

Vocabulary lists containing christening

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