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 person behind the mask On Jan. 31, Gottlieb showed up at the Bullock Texas State History Museum for her investiture as the Sewell Family Endowed Chair wearing a red party dress and gold shoes.
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The Royal Musings blog found examples of times when a non-blood member of the royal family hosted investitures on behalf of the monarch.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 24 July 2025
Florence Pugh joined a bevy of special guests at a cocktail party to celebrate Coach creative director Stuart Vevers‘ Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire royal investiture on Thursday in London.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
Meanwhile, William conducted investitures at Windsor Castle on the day of the service.
—Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The Royal Musings blog found examples of times when a non-blood member of the royal family hosted investitures on behalf of the monarch.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 24 July 2025
Florence Pugh joined a bevy of special guests at a cocktail party to celebrate Coach creative director Stuart Vevers‘ Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire royal investiture on Thursday in London.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 June 2025
Meanwhile, William conducted investitures at Windsor Castle on the day of the service.
—Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 13 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for investiture
Noun
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Hines has been present at her husband's confirmation hearings and his swearing in, and appeared at the president's inauguration in January.—
Greta Bjornson,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Following the rush of good feelings around the reunion for the Clinton inauguration, Fleetwood Mac was back at a low point.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 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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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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Aries is a sign of initiation and autonomy, so having two generational planets in this Fire sign not only encourages us to stop outsourcing our power but also to fight for goals and dreams without cutting corners.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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This ensuing odyssey rapidly evolves from a mere tracking expedition into a brutal test of endurance and a profound, sensory initiation.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Investiture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investiture. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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