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.
—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
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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For the first time, the annual 4th of July fireworks display on the National Mall will be designated a National Special Security Event, with security levels on par with presidential inaugurations.—
Luke Barr,
ABC News,
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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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.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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The Osmonds’ success earned them a rarified status in the Church of Latter-day Saints, with church elders crediting them with tens of thousands of baptisms during the Seventies.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Investitures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/investitures. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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