christened
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The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art—George Lucas and Mellody Hobson’s biomorphic leviathan hovering over Exposition Park like an idling spaceship—has been christened by Mr. Lucas as “a temple to the people’s art.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 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
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
No wonder then, that he was christened 'The Beckham of the Baize'.
From BBC ● Jan. 2, 2026
Travis had promptly christened his charges Reggie, Tom Turkey, and Lavinia.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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