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
Beckham, the former England captain and now joint owner of MLS team Inter Miami, will be invited to an investiture ceremony to make everything official, including his wife, formerly a pop star with the Spice Girls, becoming Lady Victoria.
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Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 14 June 2025
William performed an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle and is attending a fundraising dinner for London’s Air Ambulance Charity on Wednesday evening.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2024
The pope ascended into his office immediately upon accepting his election, but his investiture mass will take place on May 18.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 12 May 2025
Lifelong anti-bullying campaigner Alex Holmes, 36, was honored for his work on behalf of young people and received his OBE at Windsor Castle from the Prince of Wales during an investiture ceremony on March 18.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 14 June 2025
William performed an investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle and is attending a fundraising dinner for London’s Air Ambulance Charity on Wednesday evening.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2024
The pope ascended into his office immediately upon accepting his election, but his investiture mass will take place on May 18.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 12 May 2025
Lifelong anti-bullying campaigner Alex Holmes, 36, was honored for his work on behalf of young people and received his OBE at Windsor Castle from the Prince of Wales during an investiture ceremony on March 18.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for investiture
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Infantino was a guest at Trump’s inauguration in January, has attended White House meetings and has been a vocal supporter of the president.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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What's more, NASA has found itself without a full-time administrator since Bill Nelson stepped down on Jan. 20, the day of Trump's inauguration.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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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
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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
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“Investiture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investiture. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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