Inaugural
adjective
Related to a beginning or introduction.
The president delivered his inaugural address after being sworn into office.
Often appears as...
- inaugural speech
- inaugural ceremony
noun
A speech or ceremony at the beginning of something.
The newly elected president's inaugural was attended by millions.
Often appears as...
- attend the inaugural
- deliver the inaugural
adjective
Related to a beginning or introduction.
The president delivered his inaugural address after being sworn into office.
Often appears as...
- inaugural speech
- inaugural ceremony
noun
A speech or ceremony at the beginning of something.
The newly elected president's inaugural was attended by millions.
Often appears as...
- attend the inaugural
- deliver the inaugural
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Use
Often used for ceremonies marking the start of a leader's term in office or other important positions.
The mayor's inaugural gala was a grand event.
Pro Tip 2/3New Initiatives
Commonly describes first-time events or launches, like a product or organization's debut.
She attended the inaugural convention of the health forum.
Pro Tip 3/3Academic Use
Used in universities when a professor is formally installed and gives their first lecture.
The inaugural lecture by Professor Smith was enlightening.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Use
Often used for ceremonies marking the start of a leader's term in office or other important positions.
The mayor's inaugural gala was a grand event.
Pro Tip 2/3New Initiatives
Commonly describes first-time events or launches, like a product or organization's debut.
She attended the inaugural convention of the health forum.
Pro Tip 3/3Academic Use
Used in universities when a professor is formally installed and gives their first lecture.
The inaugural lecture by Professor Smith was enlightening.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Use
Often used for ceremonies marking the start of a leader's term in office or other important positions.
The mayor's inaugural gala was a grand event.
Pro Tip 2/3New Initiatives
Commonly describes first-time events or launches, like a product or organization's debut.
She attended the inaugural convention of the health forum.
Pro Tip 3/3Academic Use
Used in universities when a professor is formally installed and gives their first lecture.
The inaugural lecture by Professor Smith was enlightening.
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Amelia Earhart Part II:...
even though she often said she flew planes for the fun of it she was more aware than any one of the dangers involved she seemed to understand that one day the risks she took to advance women's equality would get the best of her it's no coincidence that professor boisseau was the inaugural amelia
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Can you solve the dragon...
To prevent any outside meddling, the games are to be conducted in absolute secret except for a group of wizards who will make sure nobody uses enchantments, hexes, or spells to cheat. You’ve been given the extremely important job of recording the scores for the first inaugural tournament.
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How we can face the...
so it had to create an identity which it did by telling a story which you learned at school, you read on memorials and you heard repeated in presidential inaugural addresses. Britain until recently wasn't a nation of immigrants, so it could take identity for granted.
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Take a break -- an...
do our inaugural Ted ICB so I'd like everyone if you would to stand up and we'll kick off a timer momentarily if you're at Whistler please stand up as well if you're watching by video please stand up you have permission to do this I'd recommend we've checked out the
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Bonus Episode: Bicycles,...
it's the very first inaugural address and in it he's thankful he's humble he calls for national unity and since then delivering a speech like that has become a tradition that all elected presidents have followed from george washington to joe biden so
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Jonathan Haidt: How...
How many of you can see all four? Please raise your hand right now if you're willing to admit that all four of these are national problems. Please raise your hands. Okay, almost all of you. Well, congratulations, you guys are the inaugural members
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The 4 a.m. mystery PIPE...
with the inaugural address. My speechwriters must have been tearing their hair out because as we worked between one and four in the morning on Inauguration Day, I was still changing it." Sure you were, because you've prepared your entire life
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Deep Inside the First...
for snow so we're bundled up in our down jackets and huddled around the campfire all right so we've been doing these in the studio but this is our first in the field this is the the campfire tapes you're the inaugural yeah well
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H.E. Ellen Johnson...
without fear. Our children were smiling again, as I promised them during my first inaugural address. The reputation and credibility
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Barry Schwartz: Our loss...
In his inaugural address, Barack Obama appealed to each of us to give our best
Video examples
Amelia Earhart Part II:...
even though she often said she flew planes for the fun of it she was more aware than any one of the dangers involved she seemed to understand that one day the risks she took to advance women's equality would get the best of her it's no coincidence that professor boisseau was the inaugural amelia
Video examples
Can you solve the dragon...
To prevent any outside meddling, the games are to be conducted in absolute secret except for a group of wizards who will make sure nobody uses enchantments, hexes, or spells to cheat. You’ve been given the extremely important job of recording the scores for the first inaugural tournament.
Video examples
How we can face the...
so it had to create an identity which it did by telling a story which you learned at school, you read on memorials and you heard repeated in presidential inaugural addresses. Britain until recently wasn't a nation of immigrants, so it could take identity for granted.
Video examples
Take a break -- an...
do our inaugural Ted ICB so I'd like everyone if you would to stand up and we'll kick off a timer momentarily if you're at Whistler please stand up as well if you're watching by video please stand up you have permission to do this I'd recommend we've checked out the
Video examples
Bonus Episode: Bicycles,...
it's the very first inaugural address and in it he's thankful he's humble he calls for national unity and since then delivering a speech like that has become a tradition that all elected presidents have followed from george washington to joe biden so
Video examples
Jonathan Haidt: How...
How many of you can see all four? Please raise your hand right now if you're willing to admit that all four of these are national problems. Please raise your hands. Okay, almost all of you. Well, congratulations, you guys are the inaugural members
Video examples
The 4 a.m. mystery PIPE...
with the inaugural address. My speechwriters must have been tearing their hair out because as we worked between one and four in the morning on Inauguration Day, I was still changing it." Sure you were, because you've prepared your entire life
Video examples
Deep Inside the First...
for snow so we're bundled up in our down jackets and huddled around the campfire all right so we've been doing these in the studio but this is our first in the field this is the the campfire tapes you're the inaugural yeah well
Video examples
H.E. Ellen Johnson...
without fear. Our children were smiling again, as I promised them during my first inaugural address. The reputation and credibility
Video examples
Barry Schwartz: Our loss...
In his inaugural address, Barack Obama appealed to each of us to give our best
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Robert Dallek
American Historian
To be sure, Kennedy did not discount the importance of words in rallying the nation to meet its foreign and domestic challenges. Winston Churchill's powerful exhortations during World War II set a standard he had long admired. Kennedy was hardly unmindful of how important a great inaugural address could be.
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Evan Osnos
American Journalist
In China, inaugurations are frequent affairs, though they have nothing to do with presidents. A news cycle rarely passes without some fanfare over the inaugural ride on a new subway line or the inaugural trip across an unusually large bridge.
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Tom Tancredo
American Politician
Rubio's supporters must believe rank-and-file Republican voters are really stupid - or so desperate they can be persuaded that up is down, a leopard can change its spots, and a dozen bilingual unicorns will lead off Rubio's inaugural parade.
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Anders Fogh Rasmussen
Danish Statesman
I think President Karzai realizes exactly how important it is to strengthen the fight against corruption in the country now, step up endeavors to stop the drug trade and to deliver better governance. He said as much in his inaugural address.
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Sharon Horgan
Irish Actress
Any big televised event that starts at the crack of dawn is worth getting up for. I've done it all my life: big boxing matches, royal weddings, even TV-A.M.'s inaugural episode was enjoyed in pyjamas in my house.
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Michael Moore
American Activist
I was kind of a strange child. My parents knew early on that something must have been wrong with me. I crawled backwards until I was two, but had Kennedy's inaugural address memorized by the time I was six.
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Gerald R. Ford
American President
I feel it is my first duty to make an unprecedented compact with my countrymen. Not an inaugural address, not a fireside chat, not a campaign speech - just a little straight talk among friends.
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Amanda Gorman
American Poet
That's kind of the challenging thing about writing an inaugural poem. You're speaking to everyone, but you don't also want to speak for everyone.
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George Steiner
American Critic
I have students who are now in chairs in five continents. They invite me to their inaugurals. A tremendous reward.
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Jonathan Raban
British Author
Inaugurals conventionally start with a history lesson and finish with a prayer.
Quote examples
Robert Dallek
American Historian
To be sure, Kennedy did not discount the importance of words in rallying the nation to meet its foreign and domestic challenges. Winston Churchill's powerful exhortations during World War II set a standard he had long admired. Kennedy was hardly unmindful of how important a great inaugural address could be.
Quote examples
Evan Osnos
American Journalist
In China, inaugurations are frequent affairs, though they have nothing to do with presidents. A news cycle rarely passes without some fanfare over the inaugural ride on a new subway line or the inaugural trip across an unusually large bridge.
Quote examples
Tom Tancredo
American Politician
Rubio's supporters must believe rank-and-file Republican voters are really stupid - or so desperate they can be persuaded that up is down, a leopard can change its spots, and a dozen bilingual unicorns will lead off Rubio's inaugural parade.
Quote examples
Anders Fogh Rasmussen
Danish Statesman
I think President Karzai realizes exactly how important it is to strengthen the fight against corruption in the country now, step up endeavors to stop the drug trade and to deliver better governance. He said as much in his inaugural address.
Quote examples
Sharon Horgan
Irish Actress
Any big televised event that starts at the crack of dawn is worth getting up for. I've done it all my life: big boxing matches, royal weddings, even TV-A.M.'s inaugural episode was enjoyed in pyjamas in my house.
Quote examples
Michael Moore
American Activist
I was kind of a strange child. My parents knew early on that something must have been wrong with me. I crawled backwards until I was two, but had Kennedy's inaugural address memorized by the time I was six.
Quote examples
Gerald R. Ford
American President
I feel it is my first duty to make an unprecedented compact with my countrymen. Not an inaugural address, not a fireside chat, not a campaign speech - just a little straight talk among friends.
Quote examples
Amanda Gorman
American Poet
That's kind of the challenging thing about writing an inaugural poem. You're speaking to everyone, but you don't also want to speak for everyone.
Quote examples
George Steiner
American Critic
I have students who are now in chairs in five continents. They invite me to their inaugurals. A tremendous reward.
Quote examples
Jonathan Raban
British Author
Inaugurals conventionally start with a history lesson and finish with a prayer.
Example 1 of 10
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