anointed

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The current Super Bowl favorites anointed Alabama passer Ty Simpson as their quarterback of the future—even if he’s unlikely to make any difference to their present.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

They believe that God speaks directly to and through the NAR’s anointed apostles and prophets about current and sometimes future events.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Reports have swirled in the media that the younger Khamenei has already been anointed by the Assembly of Experts, a grouping of some 88 senior clerics tasked with this responsibility.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

In December, he anointed Flavio -- a Rio de Janeiro senator -- as his political heir.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

Over chair-backs in hall they dropped their mantles and passed in to the polished tubs, where maids poured out warm baths for them, anointed them, and pulled fresh tunics, fleecy cloaks around them.

From "The Odyssey" by Homer