1
as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization the installation of a new president takes place once every four years

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

2
as in facility
a structure that is designed and built for a particular purpose a massive installation that supplies the electrical power needs for the entire state

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of installation The intersection where the fatal crash occurred is now one of interest for camera installation, according to Carmen Boeger, a Nampa Police Department spokesperson. Amaia Gavica, Idaho Statesman, 26 June 2025 But a Pentagon intelligence assessment now says the 30,000-pound weapons did not reach deep enough to destroy the underground installations and likely only delayed Iran's nuclear program by a few months. John Bacon, USA Today, 26 June 2025 Carrying their bright red Newsweek swag bags, many of them took the time to walk around installations from Cognizant, Google Cloud, EVOM AI Piano and Doctronic, among others. Katherine Fung, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025 Set up installations that people want to photograph. Renae Gregoire, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for installation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for installation
Noun
  • Barron Trump attends inauguration ceremonies in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, D.C..
    Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
  • There was no repeat of the immediate and massive demonstrations in Washington that marked his first inauguration, in 2017.
    Susan Page, USA Today, 16 June 2025
Noun
  • The company's Starbase launch facility in south Texas abuts the Boca Chica Wildlife Refuge, an expanse of tidal flats, mangroves and sand dunes that is home to rare and endangered species including ocelots, sea turtles and northern aplomado falcons.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 June 2025
  • The facility aims to house up to 5,000 detainees and uses the area's natural isolation and wildlife as part of its security measures.
    Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
Noun
  • If fundraising is Global’s plan with its pair of inaugurals, leaving its A380 parked at JFK for four days between flights is an odd choice.
    Edward Russell, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
  • Often times, the swearing-in of the President for a second term generates a lower audience than the initial inaugural.
    Brad Adgate, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • After all, the Cardinal modality has everything to do with initiation — Aries leads with fiery passion, impulsivity and enthusiasm, while Cancer nourishes, protects and creates a safe space for others.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 June 2025
  • The authority said more than 15,300 construction jobs had been created since the project's initiation, with the majority filled by Central Valley residents.
    Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Installation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installation. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on installation

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!