christening

Example Sentences

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Of course, race has played an equally important role in Davis’ work as gender, if christening herself after the activist Angela Davis when she was a teenager wasn’t enough of a clue.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 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

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

From Salon • Sep. 30, 2025

Doris was known for her frankness, as well as for refusing to make the salad for Neil the Baby's christening.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2025

It was a small baby, dressed in white christening clothes with ruffles and ribbons and lace.

From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago