on parade
idiom
1
: shown or displayed especially in a way that attracts attention or notice
Her new diamond engagement ring was on parade for all her friends to stare at.
It was getting to be violence on parade all day long on network TV.
2
of soldiers
: marching or standing in a military parade (a ceremonial formation of a body of troops before a superior officer or other important person)
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How much: $10 See Santa on parade Gear up for the holidays at the 2025 Southside Santa Parade.
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Sacbee.com, 28 Nov. 2025
To make sure Freida would feel her best on parade day, The Farmer's Dog and Macy's made some tweaks to her original design.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
Bridget’s beaus Ejiofor and Woodall are also expected to be on parade to support Zellweger.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
But their teams won those starts and wound up on parade floats, and that’s what matters most in the end.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
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Sacbee.com, 28 Nov. 2025
To make sure Freida would feel her best on parade day, The Farmer's Dog and Macy's made some tweaks to her original design.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 25 Nov. 2025
Bridget’s beaus Ejiofor and Woodall are also expected to be on parade to support Zellweger.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
But their teams won those starts and wound up on parade floats, and that’s what matters most in the end.
—Jayson Stark, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for on parade
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“On parade.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20parade. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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