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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That success has yielded the sale of more than 40 million albums, as well as inductions into the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Musicians Hall of Fame, the Georgia Music Hall of Fame, and a star on the Music City Walk of Fame.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025 -
Even after his reconciliation with WWE and multiple Hall of Fame inductions, Hart has remained one of the company's most outspoken critics.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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For generations, the church and its adjoining school have served as Windom’s anchor — the site of weddings, baptisms, bake sales, Boy Scout Christmas tree lots and the ever-popular SeptemberFest featuring pie, live music and an outdoor Mass.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
30 Aug. 2025
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These passages were for milestones and everyday celebrations, such as baby dedications, baptisms, and weddings.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Initiations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiations. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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