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 reopening will coincide with the fortieth anniversary of inauguration of the Menil Collection’s main building.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
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
Gaudí is best known for the Sagrada Familia, where Pope Leo XIV presided over the blessing and inauguration of the central Tower of Jesus Christ on June 10, during events marking the centenary of the architect’s death.
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Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
16 June 2026
For the first time, the annual 4th of July fireworks display on the National Mall will be designated a National Special Security Event, with security levels on par with presidential inaugurations.
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Luke Barr,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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News Desk,
Artforum,
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
Gaudí is best known for the Sagrada Familia, where Pope Leo XIV presided over the blessing and inauguration of the central Tower of Jesus Christ on June 10, during events marking the centenary of the architect’s death.
—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
16 June 2026
For the first time, the annual 4th of July fireworks display on the National Mall will be designated a National Special Security Event, with security levels on par with presidential inaugurations.
—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
11 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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Ike gave his farewell address three days before John F. Kennedy’s famous inaugural.
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“Inauguration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inauguration. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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