installations

plural of installation
1
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 Antares plans to begin generating electricity in 2027, with reactor installations targeted for 2028. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026 Ikeda’s installations have been shown at arts institutions around the world, including the Museum of Contemporary Art Tokyo, the Park Avenue Armory, the Centre Pompidou, the Taipei Fine Arts Museum, and 180 Studios in London. Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 2 Sep. 2026 In the past, integrators often focused on specialized installations such as access control, surveillance or AV systems. Dirk Naylor, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Mediums range from paintings and drawings to light and video installations. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 Gates officially open Monday, August 31, but just over half of the attendees will arrive earlier to build the big art installations and other features of the temporary city. Anya Kamenetz, Curbed, 28 Aug. 2026 Kusama’s large-scale sculptures and immersive installations break attendance records at museums and galleries around the world, and her works regularly set records at auction. Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 28 Aug. 2026 Africa is set for a record year of solar installations, according to new analysis. Preeti Jha, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Repetitive motifs in various shapes were her trademark, resembling netting, swirls or worms, but most often dots, dancing proudly on her canvases or as sparkling balls or dots of light in her installations in all their vibrant, psychedelic glory. Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • Roosevelt took his first oath of office on March 4, 1933, but his subsequent inaugurations took place on January 20.
    Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026
  • 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
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  • The renovations were initially recommended by the current executive director and former vice president of facilities at the Kennedy Center, Matt Floca.
    Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Supporting systems inside launch facilities also need inspection, repair, and occasional major refurbishment.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
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  • Van Dijk and her fellow travelers even brought their own swag to give out and said inaugurals feel like a bonding experience for everyone on the flight.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 10 May 2026
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  • Some installments have aged better than others — though all remain at least entertaining enough for a single watch.
    Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Sep. 2026
  • His state will receive up to about $224 million, paid in 10 equal installments.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Sep. 2026
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  • Although he was involved in various ventures—and was president of a local bank—much of his money came from real estate investments.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Sep. 2026
  • But such challenges are inevitable when dealing with complex vessels and should not derail necessary investments.
    HOLMES LIAO, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2026

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“Installations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installations. Accessed 11 Sep. 2026.

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