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
Lady Beckham, whose title is courtesy of the British investiture of her husband by King Charles II, now sports the French honor all on her own.
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Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The Princess Royal has reportedly been critical of William in the past for not hosting more investitures.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield marked the beginning of a historic new chapter in the city with a public investiture Friday morning at the Detroit Opera House in downtown Detroit.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Something that transcends human institutions or an investiture order?
—Stephen Humphries, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Dec. 2025
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Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The Princess Royal has reportedly been critical of William in the past for not hosting more investitures.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield marked the beginning of a historic new chapter in the city with a public investiture Friday morning at the Detroit Opera House in downtown Detroit.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
Something that transcends human institutions or an investiture order?
—Stephen Humphries, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for investiture
Noun
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The inauguration was performed by Spain’s King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofía.—
Maximilíano Durón,
ARTnews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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In the 12 months prior to Trump’s inauguration in January 2025, 1,202 immigrants without legal status were arrested in Colorado.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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In the inaugural Be Our Valentine campaign, HopeWorks aims to build a stronger network for survivors.—
Dennis Valera,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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In late November, Unrivaled chief brand officer Kirby Porter joined Jessica Stacey, senior vice president of external communications at Sephora, onstage at WWD’s inaugural The Catalysts summit, discussing the strength of beauty’s alliance with women’s sports, specifically.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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For each Atten Hill buyer, Crescent is also covering the $210,000 initiation fee for the resort’s highest-tier club.—
Marissa Luck,
Houston Chronicle,
4 Apr. 2026
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The judge also found that the university's initiation of further disciplinary actions after the lawsuit was filed could constitute retaliation.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Investiture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investiture. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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