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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
For now, a cavalcade of players are ending their seasons early.
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Yet the train of military vehicles that appeared was remarkably tame, a cavalcade of superannuated weapons platforms serving as a reminder of the degree to which the military-industrial complex, glutted with money and pampered by Congress, has run out of new ideas.
—Seth Harp, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
The song is played multiple times throughout the day at the Disneyland Resort, including at the official opening of the theme parks and during character cavalcades.
—Megan Dubois, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Highlights from the festivities have included Winfrey and her bestie Gayle King attending a cozy Ralph Lauren show and a cavalcade of stars, from Gwyneth Paltrow to Olivia Wilde, turning out for Michael Kors.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Yet the train of military vehicles that appeared was remarkably tame, a cavalcade of superannuated weapons platforms serving as a reminder of the degree to which the military-industrial complex, glutted with money and pampered by Congress, has run out of new ideas.
—Seth Harp, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
The song is played multiple times throughout the day at the Disneyland Resort, including at the official opening of the theme parks and during character cavalcades.
—Megan Dubois, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Highlights from the festivities have included Winfrey and her bestie Gayle King attending a cozy Ralph Lauren show and a cavalcade of stars, from Gwyneth Paltrow to Olivia Wilde, turning out for Michael Kors.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cavalcade
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Strategic training and long-term transition plans The timing of this contract aligns with broader Navy efforts to sustain and eventually transition the E-6B fleet to its next generation.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Expedition options like UnCruise Adventures and Lindblad's National Geographic fleet focus more on nature and education than splashy ship amenities.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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The island-wide celebration includes concerts, parades, cultural activities, and pageants, while numerous fairs celebrate the best in local art and culture.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2026
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One of the most beloved holiday specials ever made doesn’t start with costumed pageants, joyful carols or snowmen come to life but with a self-aware declaration of seasonal depression.—
Abigail Rosenthal,
Mercury News,
24 Dec. 2025
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Advertisement The next morning, Pine alerts Burr that Roper’s weapons convoy, used as a philanthropic aid cover, is heading to the Turkish border.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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Without time to put on her shoes, Heller ran outside and saw a convoy of ICE agents on her street, yelling at a woman in an SUV who appeared to be blocking them from passing.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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To promote the show, which is based on the novel of the same name by author Rachel Reid, Williams and Storrie have taken the internet by storm in viral interviews, sexy photo shoots and a parade of party appearances.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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At least one person was hurt during the parade, when wind gusts reached 30 mph, but is expected to be OK, the association's president previously told CBS News Philadelphia.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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There’s nothing like an extensive landscaping project to draw a procession of critics and commentators.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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The British royals rolled out all the stops for the Trumps, including a ceremonial welcome with honor guard and carriage procession to a glam state banquet at Windsor Castle that night, plus other outings.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Also part of the program will be a presentation of the Resonator Hall of Fame Awards, designated for the career achievements of producers and engineers.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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The platform meets Criminal Justice Information Systems standards set by the FBI and undergoes regular cybersecurity penetration testing, according to the presentation.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
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Announcers Cory Provus, Kris Atteberry, Glen Perkins and Audra Martin are also scheduled to appear on caravan stops while president of baseball and business operations Derek Falvey will join in on a couple events, as well.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
8 Jan. 2026
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In case of severe cold, the march will be substituted with a car caravan to King's statue.—
Cathy Kozlowicz,
jsonline.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Day trips to Amalfi-style Taormina are well-advised for those who have yet to gawp at its clifftop panoramas across the Mediterranean or its film star hotels, as are jaunts to the rambling flea markets and splendidly scruffy trattorias of nearby Catania.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Drive the ten-mile Ocean Drive loop, a scenic coastal route lined with rocky coves, Atlantic panoramas, and some of Newport’s most impressive historic estates.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Cavalcade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cavalcade. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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