pro·ces·sion
prə-ˈse-shən 
1
a
: a group of individuals moving along in an orderly often ceremonial way
b
2
a
: continuous forward movement : progression
b
: emanation
the Holy Spirit's procession from the Father
processioned; processioning; processions
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Noun
There was a procession of children carrying candles.
The cars moved in procession to the cemetery.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
About 500 pilgrims from France, China, Italy and elsewhere participated in the Lag B’Omer celebration on the island of Djerba, with the traditional Minara procession resuming for the first time since the attack.
—Khaled Nasraoui, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
His family was not involved in the procession.
—Mike Toole, CBS News, 6 May 2026
The action then moved in procession toward the Central Pavilion, with participants framing it as a way to bring the reality of war into the exhibition itself.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026
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Noun
The festival, one of South Korea’s largest public celebrations, draws thousands of participants each year and features large-scale lantern displays, processions, and cultural performances.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
About 500 pilgrims from France, China, Italy and elsewhere participated in the Lag B’Omer celebration on the island of Djerba, with the traditional Minara procession resuming for the first time since the attack.
—Khaled Nasraoui, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
His family was not involved in the procession.
—Mike Toole, CBS News, 6 May 2026
The action then moved in procession toward the Central Pavilion, with participants framing it as a way to bring the reality of war into the exhibition itself.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for procession
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“Procession.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/procession. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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