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To his exacting teen and preteen audience, “the Danish person,” as they disobligingly christen him, looks like the houseguest from hell.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026

There is no reason to christen your freshly cleaned kitchen with a sink full of dishes.

From Salon ● Mar. 19, 2026

And what had been a scoreless early ballgame suddenly became a 3-0 Brewers lead, with Vaughn going deep to left to christen his Brewers debut with a home run.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 7, 2025

The Principality has rarely been the place for England to experiment or christen new talent.

From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2025

On the first Sunday in September, we had the Whitlaws down to help us christen Dragonwings.

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep

Camus’ The Plague is set in Oran, and with this connection in mind he christens his new series of unflinching depictions of massacre.

From Slate ● Jun. 6, 2025

There are lighter modern flourishes too - the father in one family christens his van Beyoncé, smartphones play a big part in the plot, and the soundtrack features Dua Lipa and Ed Sheeran.

From BBC ● Nov. 18, 2024

At the end of the season Carmy, Sydney and Marcus reclaim the cannoli with a savory creation Marcus christens The Michael.

From Salon ● Jun. 29, 2023

David Zwirner christens its L.A. space with an exhibition from Njideka Akunyili Crosby, featuring new and recent works in the artist’s first solo exhibition with the gallery.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2023

He calls the Mississippi "Riviere de Buade," from the family name of his patron, and christens all the adjoining region "Frontenacie," or "Frontenacia."

From France and England in North America; a Series of Historical Narratives — Part 3 by Francis Parkman

He later joked that "being christened Nigel set me back for years".

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

Sitting next to miniature mock-ups of the exhibitions, Opie noted that her longtime gallerist, Shaun Caley Regen, has christened this the “Catherine Opie World Tour 2026,” complete with T-shirts.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 26, 2026

In lighter news, Disney christened its newest cruise ship, Disney Adventure.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 6, 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 ship was christened for a man, Wilhelm Gustloff.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys

Porteous, who is based in Jersey, has received royal commissions in the past from Prince William and Catherine, including for behind the scenes moments from Louis' christening, Christmas cards and royal portraits.

From BBC ● May 2, 2026

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

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

I’d recently treated myself to a deep red nonstick Bundt pan and this recipe became its christening.

From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2025

Each time, reading the account of Akaky’s christening, and the series of queer names his mother had rejected, Ashoke laughed aloud.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri