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also instalments
as in inaugurations
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization
attended the installment of the new university president
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Recent Examples of installments
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.
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Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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
Each episode will end with a cliffhanger, mirroring the instalments of Conan Soyle book.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
And the two installments prove to be among the weakest entries of the entire series, failing to close the show out on a strong note.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
After watching the second and third installments — the first three episodes dropped on the premiere date — I was struck, time and time again, by Elle Fanning’s portrayal of Margo.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
The Sabai Bacana Loveseat is priced at $3,295, and Klarna is available for those looking to pay for the piece in installments.
—Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
As with its last two installments, FH6 respects Japan’s changing seasons, though their effect on the world is far more profound than in Forza Horizon 5‘s Mexico, which really only alternated between dry and wet spells.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026
That's significantly less than the previous two installments, yet it should still be considered a solid success.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
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
Each episode will end with a cliffhanger, mirroring the instalments of Conan Soyle book.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2026
And the two installments prove to be among the weakest entries of the entire series, failing to close the show out on a strong note.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
After watching the second and third installments — the first three episodes dropped on the premiere date — I was struck, time and time again, by Elle Fanning’s portrayal of Margo.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026
The Sabai Bacana Loveseat is priced at $3,295, and Klarna is available for those looking to pay for the piece in installments.
—Maya Ibbitson, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
As with its last two installments, FH6 respects Japan’s changing seasons, though their effect on the world is far more profound than in Forza Horizon 5‘s Mexico, which really only alternated between dry and wet spells.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 8 Apr. 2026
That's significantly less than the previous two installments, yet it should still be considered a solid success.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for installments
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
Noun
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The festival is also known for its large-scale art installations and for its fashion.—
Kayla Bartkowski,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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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
Noun
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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
Noun
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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.—
James Russell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Nov. 2025
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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
Cite this Entry
“Installments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installments. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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