Synonyms of inauguration

inauguration

noun

i-ˌnȯ-gyə-ˈrā-shən 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inaugural
• initiation
• induction
• installment
• baptism
• installation
• investiture
• investment
• enrollment
• promotion
• enlistment

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discharge
• removal

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inauguration

After all, Jonathan, who was probably alive for President Andrew Jackson's second inauguration in 1833, is still thriving. — Kyle Melnick The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026

Peñalver’s inauguration Friday will follow a Mass honoring the university’s Catholic and Jesuit traditions. — Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026

Meta donated $1 million to Trump’s inauguration, a move that earned Zuckerberg a prominent spot on the dais alongside a bevy of other tech executives. — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026

The Detroit Design District today announced the inauguration of a new independent study program for artists, writers, and curators. — News Desk, Artforum, 6 Oct. 2026