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
Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
The first 5,000 fans will get an inaugural game rematch pennant, and there will be retro Clash merchandise in the team stores.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 19 Jan. 2025
So when Trump comes up there and gives the second inaugural.
—ABC News, 19 Jan. 2025
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Kenny Chesney Dates: May 22, 24-25; May 28; May 30-31; June 4; June 6-7; June 11; June 13-14; June 18; June 20-21
Time: 8 p.m.
What to expect: As both the first country artist and first solo musician to play the Sphere, Chesney will have a blank tablet to craft his inaugural appearances.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
The first 5,000 fans will get an inaugural game rematch pennant, and there will be retro Clash merchandise in the team stores.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
President Ronald Reagan’s 1985 inaugural was also moved insider because of weather.
—David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 19 Jan. 2025
So when Trump comes up there and gives the second inaugural.
—ABC News, 19 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inaugural
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This isn't the first time Chopra — who shares 3-year-old daughter Malti with Jonas — has seen her husband in The Last Five Years.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The actor got choked up, nearly crying, within the first two minutes of a cast panel on Sunday night following the episode.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
7 Apr. 2025
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The YouGov poll is a sign that the series of tariffs Trump has imposed since his second inauguration in January might have backfired politically and damaged the president and the Republican Party.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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And at the inauguration, Mr. Musk, Mr. Bezos, Mr. Zuckerberg, Mr. Cook and Mr. Pichai all appeared on the dais next to cabinet members.—
Cecilia Kang,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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His remarks came as markets began to stabilize following initial uncertainty about the administration's trade tactics.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Clark made the initial comments in her interview in December with Time Magazine and refreshed those remarks in her interview with comedian David Letterman.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Wherever the original source of the incorrect headline came from, it was amplified by trusted sources in financial news, creating a very expensive lesson in the value of accurate and reliable reporting.—
Hadas Gold and Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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Kevin Williamson, the film’s original screenwriter, took over directing duties and ended up welcoming Neve Campbell back to the franchise.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
7 Apr. 2025
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The ride is one of several new activities on board – the first in the line’s Prima Plus Class – which sailed its maiden voyage earlier this month ahead of its first revenue sailing on March 28. Who can ride Norwegian Cruise Line’s Aqua Slidecoaster?—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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The 144,000-gross-ton, 4,000-passenger vessel will begin sailing with its maiden voyage in November 2025 from Port Everglades followed by an inaugural season of four- and five-night voyages to the Bahamas and western Caribbean.—
Richard Tribou,
Orlando Sentinel,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Through them, the Chinese firm has persuaded the president to defend a tool wielded by America’s foremost foreign adversary.—
The Editors,
National Review,
5 Apr. 2025
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Forbes Business Council is the foremost growth and networking organization for business owners and leaders.—
Tim Pratte,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Inaugural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaugural. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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