as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization
the initiation of the newest members of the local chamber of commerce
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Recent Examples of initiation
Some Hijra women undergo a ritual initiation into the community.
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Vogue,
1 June 2026
The guru-chela relation formalizes their identity in a castelike structure and includes ritual elements such as formal initiation and renaming.
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Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
Every signal requires interpretation, judgment and manual initiation of action.
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Krupesh Bhat,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
In Manhattan, members-only clubs charge six-figure initiation fees.
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John Vorwald,
Robb Report,
24 May 2026
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Vogue,
1 June 2026
The guru-chela relation formalizes their identity in a castelike structure and includes ritual elements such as formal initiation and renaming.
—
Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
Every signal requires interpretation, judgment and manual initiation of action.
—
Krupesh Bhat,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
In Manhattan, members-only clubs charge six-figure initiation fees.
—
John Vorwald,
Robb Report,
24 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for initiation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for initiation
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The main festivities have been deemed a National Special Security Event, a designation used for massive events like Super Bowls and presidential inaugurations.
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This gave her the opportunity to perform throughout Europe, South America, North Africa and even during inauguration events for Prince Rainier III of Monaco.
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Van Dijk and her fellow travelers even brought their own swag to give out and said inaugurals feel like a bonding experience for everyone on the flight.
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In the inaugural Be Our Valentine campaign, HopeWorks aims to build a stronger network for survivors.
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“Initiation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/initiation. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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