as in to smear
to rub an oily or sticky substance over
anoint the wound with antiseptic to prevent infection
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Recent Examples of anoint
There’s comfort in recognition, and pleasure in anointing a new daddy (especially one with such a perfectly illustrative tattoo).
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, another nominee had a glowing letter from Hillary Clinton, practically anointing her as a future President.
—Marc Stad, TIME, 16 Dec. 2024
From being anointed as the new voice of the West to consistently celebrating Black art through his music and visuals, Kendrick has carved out a legacy rooted in authenticity and cultural depth.
—Kia Turner, refinery29.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Now, public schools in her home state are looking to anoint her as an elementary student role model with the statewide book giveaway.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 25 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, another nominee had a glowing letter from Hillary Clinton, practically anointing her as a future President.
—Marc Stad, TIME, 16 Dec. 2024
From being anointed as the new voice of the West to consistently celebrating Black art through his music and visuals, Kendrick has carved out a legacy rooted in authenticity and cultural depth.
—Kia Turner, refinery29.com, 28 Nov. 2024
Now, public schools in her home state are looking to anoint her as an elementary student role model with the statewide book giveaway.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for anoint
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In the Mecklenburg County jail, he was accused of assaulting guards, breaking sprinklers, and smearing feces on his cell walls.—
Kallie Cox,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
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The peanut pesto smearing the fish hits all the flavor notes: umami from the fish sauce, caramelly sweetness from the brown sugar, and brightness from the lime juice.—
Megan Zhang,
Saveur,
16 Jan. 2025
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The evidence, however, reveals a very different picture than the violent world Trump has painted for his audiences.—
London School of Economics,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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But, while insightful, these artifacts don’t always paint a complete picture of an ancient creature’s diet or behavior.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 Jan. 2025
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The same color, but at a 50 percent saturation, also coats the house's exterior.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Jan. 2025
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Pennies used to be made entirely of copper but the government switched to producing pennies that were 98 percent zinc and just coated in copper after the coins began disappearing when Americans began hoarding them to be repurposed as copper washers.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Anoint.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/anoint. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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