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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 Celebrate Happy cavalcade added a singalong by the thousands lining the parade route wishing the park Happy Birthday led by the Disneyland marching band. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 17 July 2025 Princess Kate's name was dropped from the cavalcade about 20 minutes after the list was published on June 18. Janine Henni, People.com, 2 July 2025 The massive military cavalcade will take place on Constitution Avenue NW near the National Mall in Washington, D.C., specifically between 23rd Street NW to 15th Street NW. Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 14 June 2025 Along with the cavalcade of tensions and explosions that Merritt sets off, there are potentially life-changing breakthroughs. Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 6 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for cavalcade
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Noun
  • Coordinating fleets of robotic arms remains one of the toughest problems in modern manufacturing.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The cruises are offered throughout the line’s fleet.
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
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  • The pageant queen, 24, was seen in a box during the game opposite former NFL star Randy Moss in the stands wearing a white tank top, blue snakeskin pants and a large ring on her left hand.
    Tabitha Parent, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Social media accounts show Snelling, who majors in interdisciplinary disability studies, attended Jefferson County High School in Mississippi and previously competed in beauty pageants.
    Joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
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  • In a statement on Monday, Global Sumud Flotilla said on Instagram that due to unsafe weather conditions, which included 30 knot winds, a sea trial was conducted, and the decision was made for the convoy to return to port for the storm to pass.
    Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
  • The National Disaster Management Authority said a convoy carrying response teams was en route to the affected areas in Kunar.
    Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2025
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  • But the parade, commemorating the end of World War II, was undoubtedly intended to telegraph the rapid advancement of the world’s largest military, and signal Xi’s growing ability to project hard power on the world stage.
    Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Rich said that because of the administration’s intervention, the residents of his country are celebrating and literally plan to have a parade.
    Brie Stimson , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
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  • Before their procession Saturday, the pilgrims gathered for a Mass in the Gesù church held by a senior Italian bishop, Francesco Savino.
    Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The vision of Buckley as its leader that emerges from his narrative is one not of a commanding general but of a baton twirler at the head of a long procession.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
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  • This is the first year the county can analyze and present in-depth data on the program, according to a presentation by the DHHS.
    Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • That change is expected to cost Kentucky's general fund an extra $50 million in fiscal year 2027 and $66 million in fiscal year 2028, according to a presentation from State Budget Director John Hicks.
    Hannah Pinski, The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
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  • El Grito Chicago was launched last year as a vibrant, family-friendly celebration of Mexican culture and heritage, and also as alternative to help regulate the car caravans that had taken over the streets in recent years in the days leading up to Mexican Independence Day.
    Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
  • As dusk falls, camel caravans fade into dunes, and stars ignite above the oasis palms.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
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  • The two largest rams were lying down, seemingly enjoying their cuds and the panorama of Bear Canyon and the rugged San Andres Mountains that stretched beyond them.
    Tim Kelly, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Meanwhile, the Hotel Gabrielli has just reopened after a renovation, and its rooftop offers a stunning panorama of the iconic canals.
    Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025

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“Cavalcade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cavalcade. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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