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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Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 8 Oct. 2025
Farther back in the same procession marched William, then in his early 30s, who received a master’s degree.
—Stacy Schiff, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
At the end of the service, a funeral procession carried Howard's casket, now draped in an American flag, south along Hickory Road.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Approximately 600 mourners were inside the church, while another 2,400 fans lined the streets outside to witness the procession, according to the James Dean Gallery website.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
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Noun
During the holiday, many families in this Mayan region prepare elaborate traditional dishes for the return of their ancestors (in addition to participating in evening processions and setting up ofrendas, temporary altars, in their homes).
—Sarah Buder, AFAR Media, 8 Oct. 2025
Farther back in the same procession marched William, then in his early 30s, who received a master’s degree.
—Stacy Schiff, The Atlantic, 8 Oct. 2025
At the end of the service, a funeral procession carried Howard's casket, now draped in an American flag, south along Hickory Road.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Approximately 600 mourners were inside the church, while another 2,400 fans lined the streets outside to witness the procession, according to the James Dean Gallery website.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
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 14 Oct. 2025.
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