Definition of installationnext
1
as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization the installation of a new president takes place once every four years

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as in facility
a structure that is designed and built for a particular purpose a massive installation that supplies the electrical power needs for the entire state

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Recent Examples of installation With underground installation now underway, Fermilab’s next major target is delivering the first neutrino beam to DUNE by 2031. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 8 May 2026 Artist Karl Haendel, who worked on the installations, said the art connects local residents with artifacts from nearby museums. City News Service, Daily News, 8 May 2026 Jafa has since expanded his practice into more film, installation, large-scale sculpture, and found photography, constantly switching up his style. Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 8 May 2026 The permanent collection includes more than 1,000 works ranging from painting to sculpture to installations. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for installation
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Noun
  • The theme marks the inauguration of the Institute's first permanent galleries at the museum.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
  • Attending the Met feels almost like an inauguration into this space.
    Aariana Rose Philip, Vogue, 4 May 2026
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  • The documents go on to say that after Dukes was arrested and placed into a Chicago youth facility at 15 years old, he was signed to Warner Records.
    Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
  • The planned International Drive attraction, which has never opened, came under fire after state reports of 31 sloth deaths in a warehouse facility more than a year ago.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
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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
  • In the inaugural Be Our Valentine campaign, HopeWorks aims to build a stronger network for survivors.
    Dennis Valera, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • But the rally in Arm shares our April 20 initiation and in 2026, for that matter, has been nothing short of incredible.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 6 May 2026
  • Since the initiation of the geopolitical conflict with Iran and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz in late February 2026, the global economic narrative has been fixated on headline inflation, central bank interest rates, and disrupted supply chains.
    Katica Roy, Fortune, 2 May 2026

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“Installation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installation. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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