christen

Example Sentences

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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

If the Rams pass rush wants to christen itself as the NFL’s most ferocious, the Houston Texans could offer a prime chance to showcase its “dangerous” capabilities.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2025

These commitments are important, as they give Kennedy something to wad up and christen his wastebasket with when he steps into his new office.

From Slate • Feb. 8, 2025

After breakfast I ran up to my room with the three younger boys on my heels debating what to christen our new charge.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly