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
  • Other major carriers are building their fleets at a large scale.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Devices and services must be built or updated to carry and check authority, which is slow across legacy fleets.
    — Julian Durand, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of fleets
Noun
  • Because JonBenét had won several child beauty pageants, images of her in makeup and garish costumes created a spectacle around the case (which is still unsolved), and around the Ramseys.
    — Kate Aurthur, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Sisic was crowned Miss Austria in 2024, and continued to hold the title as there were no further pageants after that, the outlets reported.
    — Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of pageants
Noun
  • Running from November 27 to January 3, the event features tree lighting ceremonies, parades, caroling sessions, and the Maker’s Market, a gathering of artisans, crafters, and food vendors.
    — Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Seghers shows how the Nazis win over unemployed youth by hosting parades, concerts, and outdoor expeditions.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of parades
Noun
  • PowerPoint builds presentations, Outlook manages email, and OneNote keeps notes organized.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Guichot said the group remains focused on strengthening brand desirability, as evidenced in its presentations during Paris Fashion Week, which saw its three women’s brands focus on heritage and upscaling materials.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of presentations
Noun
  • Related Articles The Parthenon Marbles, made between 447 and 432 BCE by the Greek sculptor Phidias, depict gods and processions in marble relief panels, sculptures, and friezes.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
  • In contrast to the busy and sometimes urbanized pilgrimage routes of Europe, or the crowded processions of the Hajj, the ancient path runs mostly through quiet forests.
    — Shay Rabineau, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of processions
Noun
  • Officials tread carefully in regulating car caravans, which can overwhelm traffic and bring streets to a standstill.
    — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The wait was animated in recent weeks by frequent caravans and post-card campaigns pressed by Eaton and Palisades survivors.
    — Anissa Rivera, Daily News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of caravans

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“Cavalcades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cavalcades. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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