cavalcades

noun

plural of cavalcade
1
as in fleets
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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2
as in pageants
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 cavalcades The idea of a parade was borrowed from American traditions with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade and military cavalcades as cultural cornerstones. — Ko Lyn Cheang, San Francisco Chronicle, 13 Feb. 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cavalcades
  1. fleets
  2. pageants
  3. parades
  4. presentations
  5. processions
  6. caravans
Noun
  • In addition to the ongoing conflict which has seen multiple vessels attacked across the region, the increase in shadow fleets carrying sanctioned oil is exacerbating the danger of environmental damage.
    — Sarah El Sirgany, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • In physical operations and fleets, companies like Samsara and Motive focus on vehicles, drivers, routing, safety and field visibility.
    — Ishraq Khan, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of fleets
Noun
  • The victim, identified by relatives as Kiara Darvonne Bowling, is in her early 30s and works as an event planner and competes in pageants.
    — Da Lin, CBS News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond her work in pageants, Malcolm was an actress, television presenter, and dance instructor.
    — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 20 July 2026
Definition of pageants
Noun
  • At the same time, Lindell is being investigated for possible violation of campaign regulations for giving away pillows at parades.
    — Esme Murphy, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • New and vintage car shows, forums, memorabilia, parades and vintage racing abound.
    — James Raia, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of parades
Noun
  • The event featured live music, free giveaways that included Chromebooks, gas cards and biometric gun safes, and presentations from guests who spoke about safety.
    — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The awards presentations will take place in Venice on Sept 6 and 7 as part of the inaugural Liberatum Art & Cinema, a new multidisciplinary programme staged to mark the cultural group’s twenty-fifth anniversary.
    — Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of presentations
Noun
  • Outside, processions of young men in 120-degree heat carry images of Khamenei.
    — Jane Arraf, NPR, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Other years devolved into long single-file processions where the handful of surviving cars simply tried to avoid becoming the next caution.
    — Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of processions
Noun
  • Camel caravans on the Silk Road once passed through this flat, dusty scrubland.
    — Shilo Urban, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
  • As random players began to join and leave the caravans, a rock tour energy developed.
    — Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 1 June 2026
Definition of caravans

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