inauguration

noun

in·au·gu·ra·tion i-ˌnȯ-gyə-ˈrā-shən

-gə-

Synonyms of inauguration next

: an act of inaugurating

especially : a ceremonial induction into office

Examples of inauguration in a Sentence

the pomp and circumstance of a presidential inauguration

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They are being used around the White House as preparations for next month’s presidential inauguration get underway. —

Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024 OpenAI’s Sam Altman is planning to personally donate $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund, his spokesperson confirmed to The Hill on Friday. Amazon, founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, is planning to also donate $1 million to the president-elect’s inauguration. —

Filip Timotija, The Hill, 14 Dec. 2024 Biden has so far followed precedent during the transition by inviting Trump − who broke norms four years ago by skipping Biden's inauguration − for a meeting last month at the White House. —

Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024 Advertisement While tech companies have given to previous presidential inaugurations, the donations come as Trump and Republicans look at reshaping policies that impact social media, electric vehicles, artificial intelligence and more. —

Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for inauguration