usher in
verb
ushered in; ushering in; ushers in
1
: to serve to bring into being
a discovery that ushered in a period of change
2
: to mark or observe the beginning of
ushered in the new year with merrymaking
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Jessica Alba and her boyfriend Danny Ramirez ushered in 2026 with a kiss.
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Hannah Malach, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
The role of the United States in helping usher in that future must integrally involve Congress moving forward.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
One of the most recognizable celebrations is lion dance troupes, a dramatic tradition meant to usher in the New Year and expel evil spirits.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Celebrities and the super-rich have ushered in a new era of enormous engagement rings and antique gems.
—Emilia Petrarca, New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2026
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Hannah Malach, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
The role of the United States in helping usher in that future must integrally involve Congress moving forward.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
One of the most recognizable celebrations is lion dance troupes, a dramatic tradition meant to usher in the New Year and expel evil spirits.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
Celebrities and the super-rich have ushered in a new era of enormous engagement rings and antique gems.
—Emilia Petrarca, New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2026
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“Usher in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/usher%20in. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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