Definition of installationnext
1
as in inauguration
the process or an instance of being formally placed in an office or organization the installation of a new president takes place once every four years

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as in facility
a structure that is designed and built for a particular purpose a massive installation that supplies the electrical power needs for the entire state

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Recent Examples of installation Technically considered public art installations, the follies have already seen plenty of use. Brady Halbleib, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026 Ultimately, the value seems to depend largely on the third-party company assigned to your installation. Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026 The ship is slated to feature six major research facilities, including a marine disaster lab, as well as installations to study marine meteorology and heavy ocean equipment. Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 2 Apr. 2026 But the name Reuters published, Robin Gunningham of Bristol, England, was no surprise to anyone who has followed Banksy’s street art and installations over the past 35 years. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for installation
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  • He was invited there, along with several other artists, to attend Jimmy Carter’s presidential inauguration in January 1977, on a trip meant to supply the subject matter for a print to be included in an inaugural fundraising portfolio.
    Michael Lobel, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Since his inauguration, the president has paved over the Rose Garden lawn, demolished the East Wing and moved forward with plans for a 90,000‑square‑foot ballroom — a project a federal judge ordered halted Tuesday, March 31.
    Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
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  • Their facility would use just 2% of a hyperscaler’s power and occupy about 2% as much space, according to the company.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Research facilities now located in multiple regions will fall under a central research organization based in Fort Collins, the agency said.
    Terry Collins, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
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  • In the inaugural Be Our Valentine campaign, HopeWorks aims to build a stronger network for survivors.
    Dennis Valera, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
  • In late November, Unrivaled chief brand officer Kirby Porter joined Jessica Stacey, senior vice president of external communications at Sephora, onstage at WWD’s inaugural The Catalysts summit, discussing the strength of beauty’s alliance with women’s sports, specifically.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Jan. 2026
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  • William Blair initiates nLIGHT as outperform William Blair said in its initiation of nLIGHT that the laser company has plenty of upside.
    Michael Bloom, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Membership at the Astor Club runs from a $2,400 initiation fee and $100 in monthly dues to higher levels.
    Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026

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“Installation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/installation. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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