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as in procession
a body of individuals moving along in an orderly and often ceremonial way a Fourth of July parade

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verb

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How is the word parade different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of parade are display, exhibit, expose, flaunt, and show. While all these words mean "to present so as to invite notice or attention," parade implies an ostentatious or arrogant displaying.

parading their piety for all to see

When is it sensible to use display instead of parade?

Although the words display and parade have much in common, display emphasizes putting in a position where others may see to advantage.

display sale items

When might exhibit be a better fit than parade?

The meanings of exhibit and parade largely overlap; however, exhibit stresses putting forward prominently or openly.

exhibit paintings at a gallery

In what contexts can expose take the place of parade?

In some situations, the words expose and parade are roughly equivalent. However, expose suggests bringing forth from concealment and displaying.

sought to expose the hypocrisy of the town fathers

Where would flaunt be a reasonable alternative to parade?

While in some cases nearly identical to parade, flaunt suggests a shameless, boastful, often offensive parading.

nouveaux riches flaunting their wealth

When is show a more appropriate choice than parade?

While the synonyms show and parade are close in meaning, show implies no more than enabling another to see or examine.

showed her snapshots to the whole group

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of parade
Noun
However, there is also a crowd of EV converts that aren’t so much put off by Musk as they are attracted to a parade of newer products. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Apr. 2025 That’s when the parade of half-truths goes marching by. John Nogowski, Hartford Courant, 24 Apr. 2025
Verb
Last week, caskets the militant group said contained four deceased Israeli hostages were paraded on a stage against a backdrop of propaganda slogans. Tovah Lazaroff, NBC News, 26 Feb. 2025 Many of the returnees are then paraded on state-run TV as political trophies by Maduro’s regime. Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for parade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parade
Noun
  • The procession took the pope's body past some of Rome's historical landmarks, such as the Roman Forum and the Colosseum.
    Sean Keane, ABC News, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Prior to the service, the pope's body will be taken at 9 a.m. local time on Wednesday, April 23, into the adjacent St. Peter's Basilica in a procession led by cardinals.
    Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The songs intricately narrate the struggles of overcoming adversity, seeking hope in uncertainty, and marching collectively toward the future.
    Billboard China, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2025
  • San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie becomes his hometown’s hype man The TK: The Harem of Elon Musk The L.A. Times Special: More immigrants opt to self-deport rather than risk being marched out like criminals Until next week, George Skelton — Was this newsletter forwarded to you?
    George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The museum’s Vietnam Gallery displays Mills’ uniform, flight helmet and medals.
    Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2025
  • The soon-to-be 23-year-old displayed impressive contact balance and routinely churned out additional yards after being hit, but his workload in college (879 carries in five years) raises questions about his long-term outlook in the NFL. 191.
    James Boyd, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • About 10 minutes later, Geragos strode back into the courtroom, directed his team to the door and walked out, with about 20 of the Menendez relatives and Erik Menendez's wife -- who all support the brothers -- following suit.
    Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Nathan was close behind, striding methodically, and Seraphine trailed him in her bare feet, struggling to keep up, surveillance camera footage showed.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The movie is one of the rare instances that exhibit intersex people and their livelihoods.
    Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 23 Apr. 2025
  • In one of its slides at trial, Meta exhibited a graphic of a boxing ring showing the logos of Instagram, Facebook, and the various companies that Meta argues are competitors, including TikTok, YouTube, and Apple’s iMessage, though the F.T.C. doesn’t define any of those three as such.
    Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • An online database that tracks ship movements shows the Mohawk has been docked in its home port since mid-March.
    CBS News, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Text messages sent in the hours leading up to O’Keefe’s death read aloud to the court by a Massachusetts state trooper show the couple were at a strained point in their relationship.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • However, Walker has flashed great athleticism in space with incredible range and physicality.
    Josh Kendall, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Lanes split, signs flash, exits appear too soon or too late.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Elon Musk waving around a chain saw was more than an instantly viral moment.
    Jonathan Swan, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Rumi waves to the crowd, and her mom continues to serenade her.
    DeVonne Goode, Parents, 29 Apr. 2025

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“Parade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parade. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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