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
The reporters noted that Melania was not frequently at the White House in the weeks after his second inauguration, a trend that continued from the first term.
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Joseph Konig,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
At the inauguration, Spanberger noted that the project enables ocean carriers to load more agricultural and forestry exports out of Virginia, while helping cut shipping costs and keeping farmers competitive on a global stage.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
The centennial of George Washington's inauguration in 1889 was marked by a parade, as were visits by several royal families in the 1800s and the 1900s.
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Matt Nighswander,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
The two editors who correctly called Arizona — Washington managing editor Bill Sammon and political director Chris Stirewalt — were gone before Biden’s inauguration.
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Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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Joseph Konig,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
At the inauguration, Spanberger noted that the project enables ocean carriers to load more agricultural and forestry exports out of Virginia, while helping cut shipping costs and keeping farmers competitive on a global stage.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
23 June 2026
The centennial of George Washington's inauguration in 1889 was marked by a parade, as were visits by several royal families in the 1800s and the 1900s.
—
Matt Nighswander,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
The two editors who correctly called Arizona — Washington managing editor Bill Sammon and political director Chris Stirewalt — were gone before Biden’s inauguration.
—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inauguration
inaugural
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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.
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In the inaugural Be Our Valentine campaign, HopeWorks aims to build a stronger network for survivors.
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“Inauguration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inauguration. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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