in·au·gu·ral
i-ˈnȯ-gyə-rəl 
-g(ə-)rəl
1
: of or relating to an inauguration
2
: marking a beginning : first in a projected series
1
: an inaugural address
2
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Examples of inaugural in a Sentence
Adjective
They attended the inaugural ball.
the inaugural event in the city's week long festival honoring the sailing ships
Noun
attended the inaugurals of the city's last three mayors
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Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Apr. 2024
The inaugural Gold House x Billboard Founders Party will follow.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 25 Apr. 2024
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Adjective
The night will also feature a performance by Saweetie and be followed by the inaugural Billboard x Gold House Founders Party to continue the celebration, with a headlining DJ performance by Steve Aoki.
—Kirsten Chuba, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Apr. 2024
The inaugural Gold House x Billboard Founders Party will follow.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 25 Apr. 2024
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“Inaugural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inaugural. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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inaugural
1 of 2 adjective
in·au·gu·ral
in-ˈȯ-gyə-rəl
-g(ə-)rəl
1
: of or relating to an inauguration
the inaugural address
an inaugural ball
2
: marking a beginning
the inaugural run of a new high-speed train
inaugural
2 of 2 noun1
: an inaugural address
2
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