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as in inaugurations
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization
the installation of a new president takes place once every four years
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as in facilities
a structure that is designed and built for a particular purpose
a massive installation that supplies the electrical power needs for the entire state
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Recent Examples of installations
The festival is also known for its large-scale art installations and for its fashion.
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Kayla Bartkowski, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Case in point, the dramatic lobby installations from star florist and designer Jeff Leatham, which might include gorgeous, tumbling floral displays in the spring, or a giant plexiglass reindeer in the winter.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
David Schulte had helped other cities remove terrain and encourage water-wise sod installations, like a Tahoma 31 Bermuda grass blend.
—Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
While this particular event took place at MCAS Miramar, Coastal Encinitas Rotary’s commitment to serving the military spans more than a decade, with efforts reaching installations from Camp Pendleton to Miramar.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Along with music, attendees can expect food, a merch pop-up with Gente Fina (a Chicago and Durango-based fashion brand), art installations from Sentrock Studio, and of course micheladas.
—Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
By moving away from the black box of unmanaged execution, brands can ensure that complex deliveries—such as white-glove installations—are executed precisely as promised.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2026
Pieces of the tower are now scattered globally, from Paris institutions like the Musée d’Orsay to installations abroad, including one near the Statue of Liberty.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
This results in proactive solutions and lower costs in greenery upkeep, leading to healthier and flourishing green wall installations.
—Shirl Leigh
april 03, New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2026
Kayla Bartkowski, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Case in point, the dramatic lobby installations from star florist and designer Jeff Leatham, which might include gorgeous, tumbling floral displays in the spring, or a giant plexiglass reindeer in the winter.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
David Schulte had helped other cities remove terrain and encourage water-wise sod installations, like a Tahoma 31 Bermuda grass blend.
—Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
While this particular event took place at MCAS Miramar, Coastal Encinitas Rotary’s commitment to serving the military spans more than a decade, with efforts reaching installations from Camp Pendleton to Miramar.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Along with music, attendees can expect food, a merch pop-up with Gente Fina (a Chicago and Durango-based fashion brand), art installations from Sentrock Studio, and of course micheladas.
—Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
By moving away from the black box of unmanaged execution, brands can ensure that complex deliveries—such as white-glove installations—are executed precisely as promised.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2026
Pieces of the tower are now scattered globally, from Paris institutions like the Musée d’Orsay to installations abroad, including one near the Statue of Liberty.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
This results in proactive solutions and lower costs in greenery upkeep, leading to healthier and flourishing green wall installations.
—Shirl Leigh
april 03, New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for installations
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Sometimes, the horses don regalia for ceremonies like inaugurations, state funerals and the National Cherry Blossom Festival.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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The influence of the titan of modern design, Le Corbusier, is evident in Niemeyer’s Palácio da Alvorada, for example, which was the official presidential residence; in the Congresso Nacional; and in the Catedral Metropolitana de Brasília, the site of presidential inaugurations.—
Sophia La Banca,
JSTOR Daily,
11 Mar. 2026
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An aerial view shows the Chevron EL Segundo refinery, one of the largest petroleum processing facilities in California, on April 8, 2026 as seen from above Manhattan Beach, California.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the long-range drones and missiles that Kyiv designs and produces are repeatedly striking oil facilities and manufacturing plants deep inside Russia.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The installments will be numbered, enabling viewers to watch in sequence, with the running time and structure in keeping with the current zeal for microdramas and the popularity of TikTok, Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2026
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As with its last two installments, FH6 respects Japan’s changing seasons, though their effect on the world is far more profound than in Forza Horizon 5‘s Mexico, which really only alternated between dry and wet spells.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
8 Apr. 2026
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Correspondent Seth Doane looks at how China's long-term investments in innovation are paying off in EVs – and how protective tariffs may end up hurting American automakers down the road.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Trump is opening the door to risky ‘alternative investments’ such as crypto and private equity in 401(k) plans.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Installations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installations. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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