as in induction
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
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.
Recent Examples of ordination
Rochelle, in her 50s, is working toward a master’s degree and ordination at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary.
—
Jayme Fraser, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Before her ordination, Mullally worked as a nurse at hospitals in London, going on to serve as Chief Nursing Officer for England.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Prime Video product execs, in co-ordination with the production team, therefore sought to strike a balance between injecting some new, actionable information and creating clutter.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Las Casas continued his religious studies and, in 1507, traveled to Rome for his ordination.
—Greg Grandin
september 23, Literary Hub, 23 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ordination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ordination
Noun
-
The Hall’s 61st annual awards banquet and Hall of Fame induction is April 16 at the Hilton Denver City Center.—
-
In a pre-recorded video released in November 2021, Blue Ivy (then age 9) joined mom Beyoncé and other celebrities in reciting some of her rapper dad's famous lyrics in honor of his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.—
Noun
-
Bidding and construction began in November So far, the building’s external structure is complete, with the installation of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems ongoing.—
-
At the time, the installation was touted to improve gunshot detection, response time and support proactive policing strategies.—
Noun
-
Clair Obscur was already the favorite to win the grand prize — but kicking off the show with the game front-and-center felt like an anointing.—
-
Your undeniable beauty and talent were not of this world, and a presence not of this world needs protection in a world that covets light and the anointing of God.—
Noun
-
The new funding is a convertible note that brings the total venture investment in the startup to more than $160 million.—
-
City leaders tout the opening of parks and green spaces as investments into our communities and Magic Johnson Park itself recently underwent an $80 million renovation.—
Noun
-
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield marked the beginning of a historic new chapter in the city with a public investiture Friday morning at the Detroit Opera House in downtown Detroit.—
-
A day after King Charles knighted the soccer legend, 50, at an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, the former athlete's wife, Victoria Beckham, shared videos of David lighting backyard fireworks.—
Noun
-
Bad Bunny’s fame was growing ever more mainstream in the years before his Super Bowl anointment.—
Noun
-
The shelter operates near capacity, with residents typically staying three to six months while receiving wraparound services including documentation assistance, employment support and housing placement.—
-
However, those who want to save space or who are only able to use hooks—such as renters who can't make these types of cosmetic changes—will want to make the most of this option by being extra mindful about their placement.—
Noun
-
There is a legal authorization for the use of force, which is what makes this so different than the use of the military force against Venezuela or Greenland or Cuba or wherever the president wants to take us to war next.—
-
Notably, the company has a $1 billion buyback authorization with no end date.—
Cite this Entry
“Ordination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ordination. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
