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Recent Examples of christened
Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 12 Dec. 2025
Among them was a dog who would later be christened Tusche.
—Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
The high-profile jewelers would join a tony strip long associated with luxury fashion brands including Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Giorgio Armani, Prada, Balenciaga, Versace and Loewe, which recently christened its first Casa flagship showcasing all of its product categories.
—Miles Socha, Footwear News, 26 Nov. 2025
Maps referred to it then as the Santa Clara Valley, but romantic minds of the day christened it the Valley of Heart’s Delight, after a 1927 poem by a local writer with Wordsworthian sensibilities, named Clara Louise Lawrence.
—Literary Hub, 21 Nov. 2025
Anyone vaguely near the aesthetic gets christened it by fans, including Bassvictim, who were always funnier and more creative than the other modern electroclash revivalists.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
The new restaurant will be christened Ohana Room, a nod to Honolulu, where Collins lives part time.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 24 Oct. 2025
The Los Angeles Clippers christened Frontwave Arena a year ago, playing the first-ever basketball game in Oceanside’s sparkling new venue.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
The fully custom 141-footer, previously known as ALY431 but christened Ximena, features aggressive lines reminiscent of an arrowhead and a sharp, pelican’s bow that ensure greater efficiency and enviable style on the high seas.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 Oct. 2025
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The grooves were always funky, compliments of an all-world cast of musicians christened the Soultronics.
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The rover, named SCARABS, comes from the Lunar and Planetary Exploration Laboratory at UEL and focuses on compact design, hardware validation, and long-term lunar infrastructure rather than spectacle.—
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Dame Helen Mirren was named the recipient of the 2026 Cecil B, DeMille Award at the Golden Globes for her contribution to the film and entertainment industries.—
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The company aims to scale up its distribution footprint and leverage its physical stores — dubbed Alo Sanctuaries — not just as transactional spaces but hubs for community-building experiences.—
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But this week, the unwelcome house guest, dubbed Yellow 2120 by researchers, finally got his formal eviction notice.—
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The 19-year-old suspect in Saturday’s attack was arrested at a hospital after his father called the FBI, saying his son confessed to him.—
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The couple operated a car rental business called Driver Power Rentals.—
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The governor is termed out at the end of this year, and is widely believed to be a top contender in the 2028 presidential race.—
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Saturday night’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves at Kaseya Center was the latest example of his ability to bounce back, leaving in the first quarter due to what the team termed leg soreness, listed as questionable to return at that point, and then back on the court in the second period.—
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Federal officials have said the agents acted in self-defense and labeled the incident an act of domestic terrorism, while Democratic officials have rejected the self-defense assertion.—
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Inspired by the King of Cheeses, cheeses labeled Parmesan will have a similar, but often less complex taste.—
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Over the years, Taylor has been nominated for 9 Emmys for her roles in projects like Two and A Half Men, Hollywood and most recently,The Morning Show.—
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Actually, short, white, old men are also most of the actors nominated tonight.—
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“Christened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/christened. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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