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 18th tower’s inauguration marks 100 years, to the day, since the death of the church’s visionary architect, Antoni Gaudí.
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CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Its flags hung at President Abraham Lincoln’s inauguration and draped his coffin.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 June 2026
The inauguration ceremony is scheduled for June 10, exactly one hundred years from Gaudi’s death.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 4 June 2026
Insiders, however, say Jill’s beef with Melania dates back to when Melania did not invite the incoming first lady to a White House tea and tour before the 2021 presidential inauguration, breaking a 100-year tradition.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 3 June 2026
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CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Its flags hung at President Abraham Lincoln’s inauguration and draped his coffin.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 June 2026
The inauguration ceremony is scheduled for June 10, exactly one hundred years from Gaudi’s death.
—Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 4 June 2026
Insiders, however, say Jill’s beef with Melania dates back to when Melania did not invite the incoming first lady to a White House tea and tour before the 2021 presidential inauguration, breaking a 100-year tradition.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inauguration
inaugural
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Van Dijk and her fellow travelers even brought their own swag to give out and said inaugurals feel like a bonding experience for everyone on the flight.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
10 May 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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“Inauguration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inauguration. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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