as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization
the baptism of the new members of the college fraternity
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Recent Examples of baptism
Giddish also appeared in the season 25 premiere in January 2024, as Rollins and Carisi celebrated the baptism of their newborn son, Nicky.
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Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The lower level would serve as an assembly and event space for weddings, baptisms, birthdays and cultural events, supported by a full kitchen and bar service during social events.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Her house by the water had been where family and friends gathered to celebrate baptisms and weddings.
—Oriana Van Praag, New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2026
The baptism by fire endured by the team’s young core in 2025 will result in an even better 2026.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
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Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 31 Jan. 2026
The lower level would serve as an assembly and event space for weddings, baptisms, birthdays and cultural events, supported by a full kitchen and bar service during social events.
—Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Her house by the water had been where family and friends gathered to celebrate baptisms and weddings.
—Oriana Van Praag, New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2026
The baptism by fire endured by the team’s young core in 2025 will result in an even better 2026.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for baptism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for baptism
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On New Year’s Day, Zohran Mamdani completed his inauguration festivities and departed for Brooklyn.—
Michael Powell,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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Some believe that everyone who had interest has already watched Amazon’s glossy look at the first lady in the lead up to the inauguration.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
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In late November, Unrivaled chief brand officer Kirby Porter joined Jessica Stacey, senior vice president of external communications at Sephora, onstage at WWD’s inaugural The Catalysts summit, discussing the strength of beauty’s alliance with women’s sports, specifically.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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In Andrew Jackson's first inaugural, Andrew Jackson calls himself an instrument of the federal Constitution.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
11 Jan. 2026
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For starters, on some level, everything on Moltbook required human initiation.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2026
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Fraternity initiation ends in tragedy Several fraternity members at Northern Arizona University were arrested for hazing in the death of a student following a rush event.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Baptism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/baptism. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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