Definition

Noun The act of marking the beginning of something new; the introduction or inauguration of a new period, event, or phenomenon.

Usage

This noun refers to the process or event that signals the start of a significant change or new development. It is often used in formal or literary contexts to describe historical, cultural, or technological transitions.

Examples

• The invention of the internet marked the ushering in of the information age.
• The treaty was celebrated as the ushering in of a long period of peace.
• The new policy is seen as the ushering in of major economic reforms.

Advanced Usage

• "The ushering in of...": This is the most common grammatical structure, where the noun phrase is followed by "of" and the new thing being introduced.
  • We are witnessing the ushering in of a new era in renewable energy.

Variants and Related Words

• Usher (verb): To lead or guide someone somewhere, or to mark the beginning of something.
  • The fall of the Berlin Wall ushered in a new political landscape.
• Usher (noun): A person who shows people to their seats in a theater or church.

Synonyms

• Introduction
• Dawn
• Inauguration
• Onset
• Advent
• Commencement

Antonyms

• Conclusion
• End
• Termination
• Cessation

Noun

1. the introduction of something new
   • it signalled the ushering in of a new era