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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
But still a camp cavalcade of pop music.
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Andrew Jones, NBC news, 12 May 2026
As expected, the comic and actor was inducted into the elite SNL club by a cavalcade of elites, with cameos from Jonah Hill, Tina Fey, Candice Bergen and Melissa McCarthy.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2026
The viral clip also spawned a cavalcade of jokes on X, where it has been viewed more than 10 million times.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
It is celebrated with a ceremonious parade that features a cavalcade of men dressed in Roman soldier costumes, evoking a sense of solemn thanksgiving and spiritual devotion.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
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Andrew Jones, NBC news, 12 May 2026
As expected, the comic and actor was inducted into the elite SNL club by a cavalcade of elites, with cameos from Jonah Hill, Tina Fey, Candice Bergen and Melissa McCarthy.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2026
The viral clip also spawned a cavalcade of jokes on X, where it has been viewed more than 10 million times.
—Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
It is celebrated with a ceremonious parade that features a cavalcade of men dressed in Roman soldier costumes, evoking a sense of solemn thanksgiving and spiritual devotion.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cavalcade
Noun
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For less than the price of one such vessel, the Navy could add a fleet of unmanned surface and undersea vehicles that could address a broad range of risks.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The images reveal more than 80 pads for possible use by China’s expanding fleet of mobile missile launchers and air-defense batteries.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
Noun
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For adult pageants, the organization will send Lianet Aguilera to Miss Supranational and Juan Daniel Naranjo to Mister Supranational, both contests held in Poland.—
Sarah Moreno
May 31,
Miami Herald,
31 May 2026
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With the theme of something-larger-than-life in mind, pageant staff is playing chess with City Hall, using giant sculptures inspired by a 19th-century ivory chess set on display at the Norton Simon Museum.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
Noun
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In the center of town, underneath the tall clock tower that rises above city hall, people bow their heads in silence as another military funeral convoy passes through the streets.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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Syrian authorities blocked their convoy's route to Damascus and turned them back to Roj camp, a location in northeast Syria near the Iraq border where people linked to IS have been held since IS forces in the Middle East were defeated in 2019.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
25 May 2026
Noun
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His perfect parade was broken up by an error in the fourth inning when miscommunication between Andy Pages and Kyle Tucker led to Trea Turner’s fly ball glancing off Tucker’s glove and dropping to the warning track uncaught.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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No matter the result of the final, a million people are expected to line the streets of North London to celebrate at least one major trophy for their men’s team in a parade that promises to end all soccer parades.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Lieutenant Chad Tellinger North Metro Fire Rescue A procession was held Thursday morning to remember the life and legacy of Tellinger.—
Brian Sherrod,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Supporters in Boston, Philadelphia and Atlanta — the venues for Haiti’s World Cup matches — can expect to hear rara bands, a style of music that formed around street processions.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Other than changes to the schedule, purse sizes and some benefits to the players, the presentation of a PGA Tour tournament is unchanged.—
Mac Engel
May 31,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 May 2026
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Emma Stone is all smiles at the Artestar presentation celebrating the Keith Haring x Louis Vuitton Cruise 2027 runway collection in New York City on May 29.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
Noun
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The Nazarene saved his kindest words for the meek, the poor, the peacemakers — who are sorely lacking in Pratt’s caravan of disaffected liberals, Trumpers and the wealthy.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Betting on the farm After the visit to Magnet, Khanna’s caravan left Cleveland and headed southwest toward Toledo.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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Passengers can expect jaw-dropping scenery throughout the journey, from towering evergreens and pristine glacial lakes to panoramas of the Rocky Mountains.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Chipmunks chitter around the bald summit as travelers marvel at the vast panorama unfurling at their feet.—
Shilo Urban,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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“Cavalcade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cavalcade. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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