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
Martha Washington didn’t make the trip for the inauguration, but diplomats from France and Spain did.
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
In his April 10 inauguration speech, Min Aung Hlaing said restoring normal relations with ASEAN was among his top priorities.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
From the presidential inauguration to high-profile dinners to a documentary screening, Big Tech leaders have become a fixture at the White House.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Cook also personally donated $1 million to Trump’s second inauguration fund (along with contributions from other business leaders).
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
In his April 10 inauguration speech, Min Aung Hlaing said restoring normal relations with ASEAN was among his top priorities.
—ABC News, 25 Apr. 2026
From the presidential inauguration to high-profile dinners to a documentary screening, Big Tech leaders have become a fixture at the White House.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 23 Apr. 2026
Cook also personally donated $1 million to Trump’s second inauguration fund (along with contributions from other business leaders).
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inauguration
inaugural
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Ike gave his farewell address three days before John F. Kennedy’s famous inaugural.—
David Brooks,
The Atlantic,
25 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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“Inauguration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inauguration. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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