as in inaugurations
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 investitures
The outlet pointed out that only the king, as well as Anne and William, conduct investitures, many of which take place at Windsor Castle.
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Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
The castle’s Waterloo Chamber, a magnificently opulent space that today is most commonly used for investitures but previously hosted theatrical and pantomime productions under Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Victoria, was transformed into a screening room for the occasion.
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Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
The Princess Royal has reportedly been critical of William in the past for not hosting more investitures.
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Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
The castle’s Waterloo Chamber, a magnificently opulent space that today is most commonly used for investitures but previously hosted theatrical and pantomime productions under Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Victoria, was transformed into a screening room for the occasion.
—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN Money,
29 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for investitures
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The main festivities have been deemed a National Special Security Event, a designation used for massive events like Super Bowls and presidential inaugurations.
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Such designations are typically invoked for major events like presidential inaugurations or summits of world leaders and trigger a massive federal security response.
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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.
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Murphy has presided over thousands of baptisms, communions, weddings and funerals.
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Church leaders and some experts see the success of youth movements and the surge in adult baptisms as signs that some young people are showing new interest in the church, while also challenging it to embrace a more inclusive message.
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“Investitures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investitures. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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