investiture

noun

in-ˈve-stə-ˌchu̇r How to pronounce investiture (audio)
Definition of investiturenext
as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization the investiture of a new member of parliament

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Recent Examples of investiture The Romanian kept them up on the final day before his investiture as Simone Inzaghi’s successor at Inter. — James Horncastle, New York Times, 3 May 2026 The first Earl of Car-narvon in 1793, whose investiture was made by King George III him-self. — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026 According to the royal family’s website, there are about 30 investitures each year. — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026 The couple even honored her with the Royal Victorian Medal (Silver) during a March 2026 investiture ceremony in Windsor. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 7 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for investiture
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  1. inauguration
  2. inaugural
  3. initiation
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  • Fireworks herald the World Cup, the Olympics, inaugurations, weddings, railroad openings, royal matrimony, saints, the Saints, the spring equinox, eclipses, the New Year, the Day of the Dead, the beginning of summer, the end of it.
    — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Earlier this year, Smith performed during the inauguration of the Holy See’s pavilion at the Venice Biennale contemporary art fair.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Definition of 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
Definition of inaugural
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  • Their distinct coloring is both a warning for predators and a badge of initiation.
    — Vann R. Newkirk II, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
  • Mornings at the camp are dedicated to light exercise, camp songs, positive affirmations and a gentle initiation into meditation.
    — Savita Patel, Mercury News, 26 July 2026
Definition of initiation

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“Investiture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investiture. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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