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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
There have of course been diminishing returns with the more recent run of Indiana Jones sequels, but the first three installments all have a real spark.
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Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Over five installments now, Pixar’s flagship franchise has built out what amounts to a theology etched in plastic and rubber about what constitutes a toy.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 18 June 2026
Together, the two installments trace sound’s reach from a single body to an entire crowd, starting with what happens, physiologically, when Khruangbin steps into a room.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 June 2026
Each will receive an unrestricted grant of $100,000, disbursed in two installments over a two-year period.
—News Desk, Artforum, 18 June 2026
Most of the second-half installments come in under 40 minutes.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Taylor directed multiple installments, including the pilot.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 June 2026
The late actor headlined four Superman installments and remains the actor most synonymous with the role.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 17 June 2026
The upcoming installments are the fifth and sixth titles in the Power franchise.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Over five installments now, Pixar’s flagship franchise has built out what amounts to a theology etched in plastic and rubber about what constitutes a toy.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 18 June 2026
Together, the two installments trace sound’s reach from a single body to an entire crowd, starting with what happens, physiologically, when Khruangbin steps into a room.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 June 2026
Each will receive an unrestricted grant of $100,000, disbursed in two installments over a two-year period.
—News Desk, Artforum, 18 June 2026
Most of the second-half installments come in under 40 minutes.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Taylor directed multiple installments, including the pilot.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 June 2026
The late actor headlined four Superman installments and remains the actor most synonymous with the role.
—Derek Lawrence, Entertainment Weekly, 17 June 2026
The upcoming installments are the fifth and sixth titles in the Power franchise.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for installments
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For the first time, the annual 4th of July fireworks display on the National Mall will be designated a National Special Security Event, with security levels on par with presidential inaugurations.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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In addition to events on Capitol Hill and at major events like political conventions and inaugurations, Flatow supported national advocacy campaigns, and was recognized by Billboard for his work on LGBTQ+ initiatives.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
10 June 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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Visitors can expect live jazz performances, museum activations, public art installations, barbecue and soul food vendors, nightlife programming and community celebrations throughout the district.—
J.M. Banks
June 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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The exhibition also includes immersive installations and video displays that highlight memorable World Cup matches and milestones from both men's and women's soccer.—
Lauren Crawford,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Musk’s pitch placing SpaceX at the heart of a science-fiction vision of the future, with data centers in space and robot factories on the moon, came at precisely the right time to capitalize on the surging appetite for investments related to the AI boom.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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Connectivity touts high margins and generates cash for heavy investments in other parts of the company.—
Morgan Brennan,Harriet Taylor,
CNBC,
12 June 2026
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Cerebras Systems – The artificial intelligence chipmaker saw shares rocket 20% after a slate of bullish initiations from Wall Street firms.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
8 June 2026
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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
Cite this Entry
“Installments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installments. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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