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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After Donald Trump's inauguration, Federal Reserve officials expressed concern about inflation, as firms were expected to raise prices to offset import tariffs, policymakers noted at their January meeting. —

Daksh Grover, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025 Flynn resigned from the first Trump administration less than a month after Trump’s inauguration. —

Darlene Superville and Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025 Han Zheng, China’s vice president, who was sent to attend Mr. Trump’s inauguration in lieu of Mr. Xi, met with Mr. Musk in January, as well as Vice President JD Vance. —

Ana Swanson, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025 While career Justice Department officials typically remain in their roles across administrations, dozens in cities like Washington and New York have either resigned or been fired since Trump's inauguration. —

Matt Robison, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for inauguration