as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization
the investiture of a new member of parliament
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Recent Examples of investiture
The Princess of Wales, 42, is outside of the public eye while receiving cancer treatment, while Prince William, 41, conducted investitures at Windsor Castle on May 8.
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Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024
Last week, King Charles announced that David would be recognized for his career in sports and his lasting contributions to British society during an official investiture ceremony at a later date.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 21 June 2025
The official investiture ceremony will take place at a later date.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 17 June 2025
Beckham, the former England captain and now joint owner of MLS team Inter Miami, will be invited to an investiture ceremony to make everything official, including his wife, formerly a pop star with the Spice Girls, becoming Lady Victoria.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 14 June 2025
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Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 11 May 2024
Last week, King Charles announced that David would be recognized for his career in sports and his lasting contributions to British society during an official investiture ceremony at a later date.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 21 June 2025
The official investiture ceremony will take place at a later date.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 17 June 2025
Beckham, the former England captain and now joint owner of MLS team Inter Miami, will be invited to an investiture ceremony to make everything official, including his wife, formerly a pop star with the Spice Girls, becoming Lady Victoria.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for investiture
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In addition to reportedly attending Zaman’s inauguration event, Fateh also signed a Quran belonging to the controversial cleric shortly after being elected to office.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Aug. 2025
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Remember his fixation with his 2016 inauguration crowds?—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
13 Aug. 2025
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From Clinton’s tenure as first lady of the state of Arkansas through her White House years, Kamran periodically dressed her for key events, including for Bill Clinton’s second gubernatorial inaugural.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
25 July 2025
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The special honor for the Butler first responders comes after, during his first inaugural in 2017, Trump's parade also highlighted police and military personnel with a representative from every branch of the military joining him.—
Kelsey Walsh,
ABC News,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Investiture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investiture. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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