as in inaugurations
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization
the initiation of the newest members of the local chamber of commerce
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Recent Examples of initiations
But some like the Kimbell’s have eyes and other piercings cut into them and used likely as part of initiations or the end of a ritual.
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James Russell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Nov. 2025
The online ticket platform advanced about 5% after bullish initiations of research coverage at several Wall Street following its September 17 initial public offering.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
James Russell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Nov. 2025
The online ticket platform advanced about 5% after bullish initiations of research coverage at several Wall Street following its September 17 initial public offering.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiations
Noun
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Sometimes, the horses don regalia for ceremonies like inaugurations, state funerals and the National Cherry Blossom Festival.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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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
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Meanwhile, Catholic churches in the United States are seeing a rise in converts, according to a New York Times report, and in France adult baptisms have shot up.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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The replica gown has been worn in subsequent baptisms, including those of William and Kate's children, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.—
Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Initiations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiations. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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