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as in fleet
a group of vehicles traveling together or under one management the longest cavalcade of floats in the history of the parade

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as in pageant
a staged presentation often with music that consists of a procession of narrated or enacted scenes a cavalcade presenting major events in the town's history

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Recent Examples of cavalcade The upbeat theme song served as a soundtrack everywhere in the parks during the media previews — from the character cavalcade to the nighttime projection shows. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 15 May 2025 Corporate interests also joined the social-media-ready cavalcade of fizz. Liza Weisstuch, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025 Enter Lilo & Stitch, in some ways an odd choice to join this cavalcade. Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 20 May 2025 While veteran actors and fellow SXSW attendees Catherine O’Hara, Kathryn Hahn, Ike Barinholtz and Chase Sui Wonders play members of Matt’s team, the show also boasts a cavalcade of top stars playing (versions of) themselves. Adam B. Vary, Variety, 8 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cavalcade
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Noun
  • Waymo, owned by Google parent Alphabet, opened up a driverless robotaxi service to the public in the Phoenix area in 2020, and now operates a fleet of 400 robotaxis there, the company told CNBC on Thursday.
    Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 10 July 2025
  • The fleet is split between two home ports on the East and West Coasts.
    Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
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  • Jordon was a cheerleader in high school and college, attended Bridgewater State, and remains active on the pageant circuit.
    Bill Speros, Boston Herald, 25 June 2025
  • Fans are also able to purchase POP Pageant Package tickets, which allow access to a pre-show pageant that includes VIP-only merch, a laminate, and early access to venues.
    Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
Noun
  • Outside, dozens of protesters faced off against a convoy of federal officers who used gas canisters and flash-bang grenades to keep the crowd away from the former tomato farm.
    Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 10 July 2025
  • The United Nations has said at least 613 Palestinians have been killed close to the foundation's sites or around humanitarian convoys.
    Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 July 2025
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  • For Richard and Maggie Gardner, residents just since September, this was their first parade in the Village.
    Daniella Walsh, Oc Register, 10 July 2025
  • The nationwide rallies against the Trump administration occurred on the same day that the president held a controversial military parade in Washington, marking the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 8 July 2025
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  • The Prince of Wales and Professor Edith Heard were next in the procession, while the Princess of Wales was next in the lineup alongside Christophe Leribault.
    Stephanie Petit, People.com, 8 July 2025
  • Davie, who is approaching his fifth anniversary as DG, is said to be severely wounded by the procession of scandals, which, as can be seen by our timeline below, have been constant since October 7, 2023.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 July 2025
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  • This elevates the dish, giving it both a unique and refined presentation.
    Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • Some colors even have matching tops, such as this deep chocolate color with a matching blazer for a polished look suitable for work, presentations, and more.
    Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 12 July 2025
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  • Staff Pick: Iranians watching war from afar express conflicting emotions A caravan of vehicles rides while flying the Lion and Sun flag in Los Angeles.
    Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 24 June 2025
  • As in Guatemala and El Salvador, during the first Trump administration regional gang violence and drug trafficking pushed caravans of Honduran migrants into the United States.
    Katherine Corcoran, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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  • Bryon Ward, a developer leading the landside renovation of Dana Point Harbor’s nearly $600 million remodel, enthusiastically walked across the top deck of the new three-level parking structure, pointing out the dramatic view into the harbor and the panorama of the Pacific Ocean beyond.
    Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 3 July 2025
  • Colorado’s best rooftops beckon you to sip cocktails during golden hour and enjoy the gorgeous sightlines of the Rocky Mountains, cityscapes, and other panoramas.
    Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 23 June 2025

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“Cavalcade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cavalcade. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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