christen

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

From Salon ● Mar. 19, 2026

Maris pulled similar stunts often enough for her family to christen them her “dance-abouts.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 2, 2025

“It was way too soon to christen Arch Manning as a quarterback that could lead a team to a national championship,” Kanell added.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 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

“I christen thee Biggs, Biggs, Biggs Canal--” Spender was on his feet, over the fire, and alongside Biggs before anyone moved.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury

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

But when one christens one's self suddenly, the fine names do not seem to suggest themselves.

From Strictly business: more stories of the four million by O. Henry

As part of FIFA’s efforts to keep the focus on its partners, stadiums have been christened with neutral, location-specific names that show up even on Apple and Google Maps.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026

The hero was never named in the book, but the character was christened Harry Palmer for the film and played by Michael Caine.

From BBC ● Mar. 17, 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

When I first started playing “Dungeons & Dragons” as a tween, my friends christened me with a new good-natured nickname: gamer geek.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 10, 2025

That afternoon George Pocock personally christened the new shell in which the boys would row in the trials.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown

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

Dr Gillespie said issues with availability can mean they are often called into highly emotional situations at short notice, sometimes moving between a christening and a life-or-death situation in hospital.

From BBC ● Dec. 25, 2025

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

They took custody just after the baby was born, christening the little girl Sarah Frances Newby.

From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2025

Thyon’s nickname, “the golden godson,” was with him from his christening, and perhaps it ordained his path.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor