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
The Princess Royal has reportedly been critical of William in the past for not hosting more investitures.
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Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
The investiture included the swearing-in of Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey, Detroit police commissioners and Detroit City Council members.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Something that transcends human institutions or an investiture order?
—Stephen Humphries, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Dec. 2025
Royal honors are a longstanding tradition in the United Kingdom, with approximately 30 investitures held each year to celebrate recipients from the King’s biannual honors lists.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
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Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
The investiture included the swearing-in of Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey, Detroit police commissioners and Detroit City Council members.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Something that transcends human institutions or an investiture order?
—Stephen Humphries, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Dec. 2025
Royal honors are a longstanding tradition in the United Kingdom, with approximately 30 investitures held each year to celebrate recipients from the King’s biannual honors lists.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for investiture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for investiture
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He was invited there, along with several other artists, to attend Jimmy Carter’s presidential inauguration in January 1977, on a trip meant to supply the subject matter for a print to be included in an inaugural fundraising portfolio.—
Michael Lobel,
Artforum,
1 Apr. 2026
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Since his inauguration, the president has paved over the Rose Garden lawn, demolished the East Wing and moved forward with plans for a 90,000‑square‑foot ballroom — a project a federal judge ordered halted Tuesday, March 31.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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In the inaugural Be Our Valentine campaign, HopeWorks aims to build a stronger network for survivors.—
Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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In late November, Unrivaled chief brand officer Kirby Porter joined Jessica Stacey, senior vice president of external communications at Sephora, onstage at WWD’s inaugural The Catalysts summit, discussing the strength of beauty’s alliance with women’s sports, specifically.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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William Blair initiates nLIGHT as outperform William Blair said in its initiation of nLIGHT that the laser company has plenty of upside.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Membership at the Astor Club runs from a $2,400 initiation fee and $100 in monthly dues to higher levels.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Investiture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investiture. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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