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
At Pope Leo's inauguration mass in May, four royal women attended in white ensembles.
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Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
On the evening of the inauguration, the celebration continued with a trunk show at the Fosun Foundation.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
His inauguration in 2024, after years of political malaise, raised hopes that rampant corruption and chronic malpractices could finally be reined in.
—Ladan Anoushfar, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Milei, who has been a staunch Trump ally and attended January’s inauguration, is facing a critical midterm election later this month.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 16 Oct. 2025
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Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025
On the evening of the inauguration, the celebration continued with a trunk show at the Fosun Foundation.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2025
His inauguration in 2024, after years of political malaise, raised hopes that rampant corruption and chronic malpractices could finally be reined in.
—Ladan Anoushfar, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2025
Milei, who has been a staunch Trump ally and attended January’s inauguration, is facing a critical midterm election later this month.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inauguration
inaugural
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From Clinton’s tenure as first lady of the state of Arkansas through her White House years, Kamran periodically dressed her for key events, including for Bill Clinton’s second gubernatorial inaugural.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
25 July 2025
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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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“Inauguration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inauguration. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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