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
Rachel Murphy, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
And the ceremony on Tuesday was to mirror Carter's inaugural parade back in the '70s, a procession from the Naval base up to the Capitol.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Michael Tubridy, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2024
In the coming campaign, prominent Democrats will inevitably tout the strength of Biden’s first-term White House as a selling point to voters who are dubious of reelecting a president who will be 82 at his second inaugural.
—Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 19 Sep. 2023
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Each winner featured in this inaugural class has turned their personal experiences into platforms for change, making meaningful differences in their communities and inspiring others to do the same.
—Rachel Murphy, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
And the ceremony on Tuesday was to mirror Carter's inaugural parade back in the '70s, a procession from the Naval base up to the Capitol.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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But the mayor had already determined that approving the bill would be no more expensive than the cost of printing a new series of city flags for parades and inaugurals.
—Michael Tubridy, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2024
In the coming campaign, prominent Democrats will inevitably tout the strength of Biden’s first-term White House as a selling point to voters who are dubious of reelecting a president who will be 82 at his second inaugural.
—Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 19 Sep. 2023
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He is set to become an unrestricted free agent for the first time.—
Daniel Popper,
The Athletic,
13 Jan. 2025
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For the first time in Russia’s 35-month wider war on Ukraine, the Ukrainians may have a tank advantage over the Russians.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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No explanation was given for why Michelle Obama was skipping Trump’s inauguration.—
Darlene Superville,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2025
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While everyone is still reeling at the news that Carrie Underwood will be singing at Trump’s inauguration on January 20, the American Idol winner herself has released a statement explaining her decision.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
14 Jan. 2025
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The initial court ruled in favor of Chylak in October 2024.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
WWD,
17 Jan. 2025
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After the flight from Cleveland, Mahomes headed to the Chiefs’ training facility for treatment and an initial flexibility assessment.—
Nate Taylor,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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Among the paperwork that comes with the car is Petty’s original work estimate for $26,900.—
Howard Walker,
Robb Report,
13 Jan. 2025
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The limestone deposit that had yielded the Taung Child, as the original Australopithecus became known, also contained the remains of all sorts of other creatures, including baboons, turtles, and hyraxes.—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
The New Yorker,
13 Jan. 2025
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Blue Origin/Cover Images via Reuters Connect A massive new rocket developed by Blue Origin, the private space firm founded by billionaire Jeff Bezos, is on the pad at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida and ready for its maiden flight as early as Friday, the company has confirmed.—
Scott Neuman,
NPR,
8 Jan. 2025
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After years of development, Blue Origin is finally ready to conduct the maiden test flight of the company’s New Glenn rocket.—
Michael Kan,
PCMAG,
7 Jan. 2025
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But rather than playing it safe, the foremost roast mistress delivered a masterful 10-minute monologue that was hilariously acerbic, pointed, and playful enough to keep the crowd on her good side.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
9 Jan. 2025
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The reigning Silver Slugger, who signed a five-year contract extension announced Wednesday, has also developed a reputation as the team’s foremost foodie.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacramento Bee,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Inaugural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inaugural. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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