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
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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Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
The inaugural course explores all aspects of launching a music festival, from establishing a budget and booking venues to crafting a lineup and a marketing strategy.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
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
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Adjective
This program is now accepting applications for its inaugural cohort, offering students an opportunity to explore both the theoretical foundations and hands-on applications of artificial intelligence.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 May 2025
The inaugural course explores all aspects of launching a music festival, from establishing a budget and booking venues to crafting a lineup and a marketing strategy.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 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
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“Inaugural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/inaugural. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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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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