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
Shortly after his inauguration, President Trump froze most refugee programs and stopped payments to organizations.
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David Matthews, New York Daily News, 12 May 2025
For example, McDonald’s donated $1 million to Trump’s second presidential inauguration, marking its first contribution to an inaugural fund in more than a decade.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 12 May 2025
On the day of his inauguration, the President signed a sweeping executive order eliminating DEI programs within government agencies.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 10 May 2025
The country singer also made headlines this year after his unusual performance at Donald Trump's second inauguration in January.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 10 May 2025
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David Matthews, New York Daily News, 12 May 2025
For example, McDonald’s donated $1 million to Trump’s second presidential inauguration, marking its first contribution to an inaugural fund in more than a decade.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 12 May 2025
On the day of his inauguration, the President signed a sweeping executive order eliminating DEI programs within government agencies.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 10 May 2025
The country singer also made headlines this year after his unusual performance at Donald Trump's second inauguration in January.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 10 May 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 23 May. 2025.
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