formal opening

Frequency: 6.06.0 per million words

An official ceremony to open a building or event.

openingADJECTIVE + opening

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formal

Examples (10)

  • The Queen attended the formal opening of the new hospital wing.
  • Preparations are underway for the formal opening of the art exhibition next month.
  • A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the formal opening of the community center.
  • The mayor delivered a speech at the formal opening of the city's new library.
  • They scheduled the formal opening for Friday evening, inviting all local dignitaries.
  • The university celebrated the formal opening of its research facility with a grand event.
  • Guests gathered for the formal opening, eager to explore the newly constructed building.
  • We received an invitation to the formal opening of the company's European headquarters.
  • The formal opening ceremony included performances by a local orchestra.
  • Security was tight for the formal opening of the international summit.