anointing 1 of 2

noun

Definition of anointingnext
as in anointment

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anointing

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verb

present participle of anoint
as in smearing
to rub an oily or sticky substance over anoint the wound with antiseptic to prevent infection

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  1. ordination
  2. painting
  3. investment
  4. induction
  5. installation
  6. installment
  7. investiture
  8. placement
Noun
  • Meehan and Mary Theresa Streck are both part of the Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests—a worldwide movement advocating for the ordination of women in the Catholic Church.
    Lisa Ling, CBS News, 19 Sep. 2024
  • Streck and Meehan both have doctorate degrees in ministry and have created a process and seminary curriculum for ordination.
    Lisa Ling, CBS News, 19 Sep. 2024
Definition of ordination
Verb
  • Consider whether wood might add warmth to the space or if painting everything a dark color would create a moodier atmosphere.
    Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Make the space appear more cohesive by picking out a color in the wallpaper and painting the room's trim in the same shade.
    Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of painting
Noun
  • Anything other than this can require a greater upfront investment and produce short-term results that require ongoing maintenance.
    Earl Foster, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • According to a press release, Kings Island's new family-friendly entertainment is part of a $1 billion investment that Six Flags is making over the next two years to enhance the guest experience at its 42 parks.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of investment
Noun
  • That year’s induction ceremony for Derek Jeter and Larry Walker was postponed for 14 months.
    Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Walsh Jennings was at the very first induction ceremony back in 1995, too, when she was honored as the girls high school athlete of the year for leading Archbishop Mitty’s volleyball and basketball teams to state titles.
    Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of induction
Noun
  • This decrease is attributed to the company's limited sales from rooftop solar system installations.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
  • True to that mission, the project adds trails to the site from the museum’s north, home to Robert Irwin’s permanent installation of hornbeam trees.
    Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of installation
Noun
  • Some offers involve paying in four interest-free installments paid automatically every two weeks, but others extend over more time.
    Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Christine Baranski, known for her role as Tanya, revealed that a third Mamma Mia! installment is in the works during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter in August.
    Jen Juneau, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of installment
Noun
  • The Princess of Wales made a surprise appearance at Windsor Castle on Oct. 2 to meet a young photographer navigating cancer after the teen captured an investiture ceremony helmed by Prince William.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The Barry Prize recipients were honored at an investiture ceremony on October 23 at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. AASL gave out its first Barry Prizes last year when the Academy was launched and its initial members inducted.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of investiture
Noun
  • The filing details various financial agreements, including private placements and related party transactions.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
  • The task of silverware placement and napkin arranging begins as a relatively simple one, taught through phonetic devices like B-M-W (bread, meal, water) or various colorful stories that involve the knife protecting the spoon.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of placement
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