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 pope ascended into his office immediately upon accepting his election, but his investiture mass will take place on May 18.
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 12 May 2025
Lifelong anti-bullying campaigner Alex Holmes, 36, was honored for his work on behalf of young people and received his OBE at Windsor Castle from the Prince of Wales during an investiture ceremony on March 18.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
On display is the black dress, cape and hat that Vivienne Westwood wore for her investiture as a dame at Buckingham Palace.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
The group in its ethics complaint also took aim at the unknown private funding source for Jackson’s investiture ceremony at the Library of Congress, arguing it should’ve been disclosed.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 3 Jan. 2025
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 12 May 2025
Lifelong anti-bullying campaigner Alex Holmes, 36, was honored for his work on behalf of young people and received his OBE at Windsor Castle from the Prince of Wales during an investiture ceremony on March 18.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
On display is the black dress, cape and hat that Vivienne Westwood wore for her investiture as a dame at Buckingham Palace.
—Samantha Conti, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
The group in its ethics complaint also took aim at the unknown private funding source for Jackson’s investiture ceremony at the Library of Congress, arguing it should’ve been disclosed.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for investiture
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The Amazon founder and the former Fox Sports anchor attended Trump’s inauguration in January 2025.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
1 July 2025
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In 2018, a year after a delegation from the tiny region attended the president’s first inauguration, its leadership threw an exclusive reception for American lawmakers at Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C., spending at least $750,000 on accommodations.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
27 June 2025
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If fundraising is Global’s plan with its pair of inaugurals, leaving its A380 parked at JFK for four days between flights is an odd choice.—
Edward Russell,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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Often times, the swearing-in of the President for a second term generates a lower audience than the initial inaugural.—
Brad Adgate,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Investiture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investiture. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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