as in inaugural
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization
the pomp and circumstance of a presidential inauguration
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Recent Examples of inauguration
However, following Trump’s inauguration in January, his near-constant presence quickly faded and he was only spotted at the Palm Beach estate five or six times.
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Linda Marx, People.com, 13 June 2025
Praise for Harvard and Columbia Months of tumult for higher education institutions have followed Trump’s January inauguration, with the administration threatening Columbia University’s accreditation and Harvard’s new international students just last week.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
In January, Trace posted an open letter on Instagram calling for help for his dad after Billy Ray’s performance at President Trump’s inauguration went viral as there were many audio technical difficulties that Billy Ray appeared to have a hostile reaction to.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2025
The protests against Trump are part of a national movement that has been gathering steam since his January 20 inauguration.
—Mcclatchy Staff, Idaho Statesman, 6 June 2025
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Linda Marx, People.com, 13 June 2025
Praise for Harvard and Columbia Months of tumult for higher education institutions have followed Trump’s January inauguration, with the administration threatening Columbia University’s accreditation and Harvard’s new international students just last week.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 11 June 2025
In January, Trace posted an open letter on Instagram calling for help for his dad after Billy Ray’s performance at President Trump’s inauguration went viral as there were many audio technical difficulties that Billy Ray appeared to have a hostile reaction to.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2025
The protests against Trump are part of a national movement that has been gathering steam since his January 20 inauguration.
—Mcclatchy Staff, Idaho Statesman, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inauguration
inaugural
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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
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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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“Inauguration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inauguration. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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