as in anointment
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in smearing
to rub an oily or sticky substance over
anoint the wound with antiseptic to prevent infection
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for anointing
Noun
-
Francis has consistently called out priests and bishops who see themselves as somehow superior by virtue of their office or their ordination.—
Daniel Speed Thompson,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2025 -
For example, prospective LGBTQ+ candidates for ordination who have waited to pursue clergy credentials must now start a lengthy evaluation process.—
Liam Adams,
The Tennessean,
4 May 2024
Verb
-
Wear gloves when touching cleaning products, take a break from painting your nails, and avoid acetone nail polish remover.—
Carrie Madormo, RN,
Health,
24 Dec. 2024
-
Homages to the Bethesda games’ slow-motion kills are aplenty, with gratuitous shots of bullets tearing through bodies and painting the walls red.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
For a little over 50 bucks, this is a solid investment in your cats’ well-being.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
28 Mar. 2025
-
This underscores the impact of Amazon’s long-term investments in infrastructure, including data centers, e-commerce tools, and logistics networks.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Among the many archival pieces from some of Hollywood’s biggest names is the sequined Alice + Olivia Tallulah Princess Dress Swift wore at the 2011 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
21 Mar. 2025
-
Why did people protest Gal Gadot's Walk of Fame ceremony? Among those celebrating Gadot at her Hollywood Walk of Fame induction ceremony on Tuesday were Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins and the actress' Fast & Furious costar Vin Diesel.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Envious Detailing in Orange, California has applied paint protection film (PPF) to several of my previous cars, with every installation reflecting exceptional quality.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
-
Loyola Marymount University will host its inaugural Innovators Film Festival, offering panel discussions and experiential installations centered around AI.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Sweet 16 action begins Friday afternoon with an installment of an all-time rivalry: Duke and UNC.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
-
The second installment of the collection, featuring the Cherry Blossom motif, arrived in stores worldwide on March 21, in tandem with new campaign images featuring the line’s ambassador, Zendaya.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Lifelong anti-bullying campaigner Alex Holmes, 36, was honored for his work on behalf of young people and received his OBE at Windsor Castle from the Prince of Wales during an investiture ceremony on March 18.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
-
On display is the black dress, cape and hat that Vivienne Westwood wore for her investiture as a dame at Buckingham Palace.—
Samantha Conti,
WWD,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
How to protect yourself: Remember that legitimate employers and placement agencies don’t charge job seekers.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
-
Some were moved to the shelters and promised job placement support, case management and help finding permanent housing.—
Ethan Varian,
The Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Anointing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anointing. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share