Synonyms of inaugurations

inaugurations

noun

plural of inauguration

as in inaugurals

the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization

the pomp and circumstance of a presidential inauguration

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inaugurals
• initiations
• installments
• baptisms
• inductions
• installations
• investments
• investitures
• enrollments
• promotions
• enlistments

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discharges
• removals

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of inaugurations

Fireworks herald the World Cup, the Olympics, inaugurations, weddings, railroad openings, royal matrimony, saints, the Saints, the spring equinox, eclipses, the New Year, the Day of the Dead, the beginning of summer, the end of it. — Paige Williams, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

The shallow, rectangular landmark has been the site of historic speeches and presidential inaugurations over the decades. — Rachel Treisman, NPR, 22 July 2026

National Guard units from other states are frequently sent to Washington for major events such as presidential inaugurations. — ABC News, 2 July 2026

The main festivities have been deemed a National Special Security Event, a designation used for massive events like Super Bowls and presidential inaugurations. — Maria Sullivan, CBS News, 30 June 2026

Such designations are typically invoked for major events like presidential inaugurations or summits of world leaders and trigger a massive federal security response. — Josh Meyer, USA Today, 29 June 2026

In addition to events on Capitol Hill and at major events like political conventions and inaugurations, Flatow supported national advocacy campaigns, and was recognized by Billboard for his work on LGBTQ+ initiatives. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 10 June 2026

That vulnerability is magnified in settings like Saturday’s dinner—which, unlike inaugurations or the State of the Union address, was not designated a National Special Security Event, the Secret Service told me. — Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026

The influence of the titan of modern design, Le Corbusier, is evident in Niemeyer’s Palácio da Alvorada, for example, which was the official presidential residence; in the Congresso Nacional; and in the Catedral Metropolitana de Brasília, the site of presidential inaugurations. — Sophia La Banca, JSTOR Daily, 11 Mar. 2026