inauguration

noun

i-ˌnȯ-gyə-ˈrā-shən How to pronounce inauguration (audio)
Definition of inaugurationnext
as in inaugural
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization the pomp and circumstance of a presidential inauguration

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Recent Examples of inauguration Remember the many tech titans standing behind him at his 2025 inauguration? — The Week Us, TheWeek, 2 Sep. 2026 The inauguration was attended by several African leaders including Kenya President William Ruto, Botswana President Duma Boko and Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa. — ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026 On Election Day, voters will decide whether to limit gubernatorial pardon powers in the 60 days before an election and in the time between the election and inauguration. — Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 31 Aug. 2026 Presidency The political struggle continued through Arévalo’s inauguration. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for inauguration
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  • Van Dijk and her fellow travelers even brought their own swag to give out and said inaugurals feel like a bonding experience for everyone on the flight.
    — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 10 May 2026
  • In the inaugural Be Our Valentine campaign, HopeWorks aims to build a stronger network for survivors.
    — Dennis Valera, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
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