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
The vessel can travel up to 22,000 nautical miles without needing to refuel in ports, reports said at the time of its 2025 inauguration.
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ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Altman also donated $1 million to Trump’s inauguration fund in late 2024.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 5 Mar. 2026
Lincoln’s second inauguration was also on March 4 in 1865.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
The process would likely take about six months, starting with the inauguration of California’s next governor in early January 2027.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
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ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Altman also donated $1 million to Trump’s inauguration fund in late 2024.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 5 Mar. 2026
Lincoln’s second inauguration was also on March 4 in 1865.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
The process would likely take about six months, starting with the inauguration of California’s next governor in early January 2027.
—David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inauguration
inaugural
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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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“Inauguration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inauguration. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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