as in first
coming before all others in time or order
the inaugural event in the city's week long festival honoring the sailing ships
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as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization
attended the inaugurals of the city's last three mayors
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Recent Examples of inaugural
Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
For her inaugural Met Gala in May 2024, her dress was designed by Olivier Rousteing, Balmain’s creative director, and was made out of sand.
—Funmi Fetto, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2025
ABC News, 19 Jan. 2025
Google has donated to inaugurals in the past, and the YouTube livestream and link to the inauguration on Google’s homepage are in line with previous inaugurations, a spokesperson said.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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This time around, the Apple C.E.O. contributed to Trump’s latest inauguration fund and was given a prime spot at the inaugural last month.
—Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 25 Feb. 2025
For her inaugural Met Gala in May 2024, her dress was designed by Olivier Rousteing, Balmain’s creative director, and was made out of sand.
—Funmi Fetto, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
So when Trump comes up there and gives the second inaugural.
—ABC News, 19 Jan. 2025
Google has donated to inaugurals in the past, and the YouTube livestream and link to the inauguration on Google’s homepage are in line with previous inaugurations, a spokesperson said.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inaugural
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Now Tennessee has staked a claim to the first No. 1 seed in program history with a stirring comeback, charging back from a nine-point deficit in the final 10 minutes.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
2 Mar. 2025
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On the other hand, Creed is a seasoned campaigner in the Xfinity Series but is still chasing his first win.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
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Current case numbers include those that occurred between the initial 2018 incident and now, as the outbreak is ongoing. Need a break?—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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Similar to Rosenhaus, Hill always maintained that the joint scrimmages with the Commanders were the initial source of his injury.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
22 Feb. 2025
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The film also won best actor for Brody at the BAFTAs, as well as best cinematography and best original score.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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An epic poem from Homer, the original literary classic explored themes of heroism, loyalty, cunning and the struggle against divine will, featuring stories like Odysseus’ encounters with the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens and the witch-goddess Circe, culminating in a reunion with his wife Penelope.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2025
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The maiden voyage of Neoliner Origin, as the ship has been christened, spotlights a new era in environmentally friendly shipping as growing regulatory pressure by governments pushes the maritime sector to cut its climate emissions.—
Nick Nuttall,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Its maiden voyage in January 2027 will surely make a sizable splash in the yachting world.—
Julia Zaltzman,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2025
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The biographical circumstances and the reddish tinge of the foremost prisoner’s hair have led commentators to interpret the image metaphorically, even solipsistically––the prisoner becomes a cipher for van Gogh, physically and psychologically incarcerated.—
Sarah C. Schaefer,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Christian Oberbeck,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Inaugural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaugural. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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