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Example sentences for: christened

How can you use “christened” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

Since Barrett was christened the heir apparent years ago, the succession should go smoothly, and all indications are that he's a more than capable executive.
"Being christened 'Merlin D. Tuttle.
Ten years ago, George Lucas dubbed a two-headed Willow monster the Ebersisk and christened his villain General Kael.
Such sanity has been rare in discussions of child rearing in the "century of the child," as the 20 th was christened at its start by historians and social reformers.
Columbus christened the island San Juan Bautista (honoring St. John the Baptist).