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
According to the royal family’s website, there are about 30 investitures each year.
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Trump attended the investiture ceremonies for both Justices Neil Gorsuch in 2017 and Brett Kavanaugh in 2018.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Back then, there were no shortcuts—and becoming fluent in Welsh to speak it at his investiture ceremony was famously difficult for Queen Elizabeth II’s heir.
—Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 3 Mar. 2026
Does the mayor need to attend the investiture of every imam or rabbi?
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Trump attended the investiture ceremonies for both Justices Neil Gorsuch in 2017 and Brett Kavanaugh in 2018.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Back then, there were no shortcuts—and becoming fluent in Welsh to speak it at his investiture ceremony was famously difficult for Queen Elizabeth II’s heir.
—Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 3 Mar. 2026
Does the mayor need to attend the investiture of every imam or rabbi?
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for investiture
Noun
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The backstory The Artist opened in 2024 as a takeover of the Gran Hotel Domine, a hotel that was built in 2002 following the museum’s inauguration in 1997.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
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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Ike gave his farewell address three days before John F. Kennedy’s famous inaugural.—
David Brooks,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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My ex had arrived at work one day in 2008 to find his coworker bleeding to death outside, violence that was probably the result of a gang initiation killing, according to later information from the police.—
Chera Hammons,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
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Section 301 investigations are typically given a 12-month window after their initiation in which final reports should be produced.—
Paxton Honerkamp,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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“Investiture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investiture. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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