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as in inaugurations
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 facilities
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 installations
The festival is also known for its large-scale art installations and for its fashion.
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Kayla Bartkowski, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Case in point, the dramatic lobby installations from star florist and designer Jeff Leatham, which might include gorgeous, tumbling floral displays in the spring, or a giant plexiglass reindeer in the winter.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
David Schulte had helped other cities remove terrain and encourage water-wise sod installations, like a Tahoma 31 Bermuda grass blend.
—Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
While this particular event took place at MCAS Miramar, Coastal Encinitas Rotary’s commitment to serving the military spans more than a decade, with efforts reaching installations from Camp Pendleton to Miramar.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Along with music, attendees can expect food, a merch pop-up with Gente Fina (a Chicago and Durango-based fashion brand), art installations from Sentrock Studio, and of course micheladas.
—Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
By moving away from the black box of unmanaged execution, brands can ensure that complex deliveries—such as white-glove installations—are executed precisely as promised.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2026
Pieces of the tower are now scattered globally, from Paris institutions like the Musée d’Orsay to installations abroad, including one near the Statue of Liberty.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
This results in proactive solutions and lower costs in greenery upkeep, leading to healthier and flourishing green wall installations.
—Shirl Leigh
april 03, New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2026
Kayla Bartkowski, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
Case in point, the dramatic lobby installations from star florist and designer Jeff Leatham, which might include gorgeous, tumbling floral displays in the spring, or a giant plexiglass reindeer in the winter.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Apr. 2026
David Schulte had helped other cities remove terrain and encourage water-wise sod installations, like a Tahoma 31 Bermuda grass blend.
—Gabriela Vidal, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
While this particular event took place at MCAS Miramar, Coastal Encinitas Rotary’s commitment to serving the military spans more than a decade, with efforts reaching installations from Camp Pendleton to Miramar.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Along with music, attendees can expect food, a merch pop-up with Gente Fina (a Chicago and Durango-based fashion brand), art installations from Sentrock Studio, and of course micheladas.
—Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
By moving away from the black box of unmanaged execution, brands can ensure that complex deliveries—such as white-glove installations—are executed precisely as promised.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 9 Apr. 2026
Pieces of the tower are now scattered globally, from Paris institutions like the Musée d’Orsay to installations abroad, including one near the Statue of Liberty.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
This results in proactive solutions and lower costs in greenery upkeep, leading to healthier and flourishing green wall installations.
—Shirl Leigh
april 03, New Atlas, 3 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for installations
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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
Noun
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This general view shows oil tanks and facilities at Yeosu National Industrial Complex, the largest petrochemical industrial complex in South Korea, in Yeosu on April 7, 2026.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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In reality, its attacks killed civilians and damaged airports, power facilities, and water supplies across the Gulf.—
Nawaf M. Al-Thani,
semafor.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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The agreement, approved by the City Council in July 2025, mandates the city pay $900,000 in installments over eight years in exchange for being released from any claim of responsibility in Dampier’s death.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Its various installments have spanned wars from World War II to Vietnam to the present, as well as the future.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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Over the years, families have made investments in the downtown.—
Emma Green,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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Initiatives include massive investments in soccer, tennis and esports in addition to golf.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Installations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installations. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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