as in first
coming before all others in time or order
the inaugural event in the city's week long festival honoring the sailing ships
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as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization
attended the inaugurals of the city's last three mayors
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Recent Examples of inaugural
Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
This past season, the Tigers finished with an 11-2 record, capturing the conference title and securing a victory over South Carolina State in the inaugural Celebration Bowl.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 16 Apr. 2025
David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 19 Jan. 2025
Performing for presidents isn’t new for country musician Lee Greenwood, who is on the roster of entertainers at Monday’s inaugural.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
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The Treasure’s inaugural season will offer seven-day Eastern or Western Caribbean itineraries departing from Florida’s Port Canaveral.
—Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 16 Apr. 2025
This past season, the Tigers finished with an 11-2 record, capturing the conference title and securing a victory over South Carolina State in the inaugural Celebration Bowl.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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President Ronald Reagan’s 1985 inaugural was also moved insider because of weather.
—David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 19 Jan. 2025
Performing for presidents isn’t new for country musician Lee Greenwood, who is on the roster of entertainers at Monday’s inaugural.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inaugural
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The Mavs do have a first round draft selection in the upcoming NBA Draft, which will be in the lottery.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Apr. 2025
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The first baseman, playing in, then got Caballero in a rundown.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2025
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The talks in Paris were the first time since Trump’s inauguration that top American, Ukrainian and European officials met to discuss an end to the war, which has posed the biggest security challenge to Europe since World War II.—
Angela Charlton and Hanna Arhirova,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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His comments come after France hosted high-level talks Thursday to discuss Ukraine and its security, the first time since Trump’s inauguration that top American, Ukrainian and European officials are known to have met together to discuss an end to the war.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
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As with the coal black tree snake, the atra tree snake has thus far only been found on its initial island of discovery, Misima.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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This experiment also found low genetic diversity and high inbreeding among corpse flowers in institutions, confirming the initial findings.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Tesla also has refreshed its original Model Y with exterior and interior changes.—
Abhirup Roy,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Columbus is an original MLS club that has built a positive reputation as a visionary.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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Disney’s biggest ever cruise ship will set off on its maiden voyage later this year.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
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Cliffhanger is one of several rides and other activities on board the cruise line’s newest U.S. flagship, which set sail on its maiden voyage from Miami on April 12.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Iranians are responding to several inducements, foremost among them the staggering array of forces the United States has prepositioned in the Middle East.—
The Editors,
National Review,
17 Apr. 2025
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Ryan Ferrier,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Inaugural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaugural. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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