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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
The New Hope/Lambertville Pride parade is the only one in the country to cross state lines. Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025 With dancing teams, kids on fire trucks and other participants, the two-hour parade was full of excitement. Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 5 July 2025
Verb
The band paraded along the catwalk into the audience, guitars aloft, in a Bacchanalian procession of musicality and theatricality. Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 One logistics company even hired foreign-looking models in glittery silver dresses to parade around the venue. Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for parade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parade
Noun
  • The Prince of Wales and Professor Edith Heard were next in the procession, while the Princess of Wales was next in the lineup alongside Christophe Leribault.
    Stephanie Petit, People.com, 8 July 2025
  • Davie, who is approaching his fifth anniversary as DG, is said to be severely wounded by the procession of scandals, which, as can be seen by our timeline below, have been constant since October 7, 2023.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 4 July 2025
Verb
  • The news sent momentary jitters through equity markets, but stocks had shrugged off all uncertainty by midweek to march higher still.
    Irina Ivanova, Fortune, 10 July 2025
  • After marching across campus, NUPU-UE members handed the petition to Jake Julia, vice provost for administration and chief of staff in the Office of the Provost, who met the group outside of the Rebecca Crown Center.
    Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
Verb
  • The artworks and photos are displayed alongside historical items, archival images, video reenactments of the Raid, and multimedia testimonials by descendants of the enslaved people who liberated themselves.
    Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
  • If a face is displayed to millions of people at once, chances are someone will recognize it.
    Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 July 2025
Verb
  • The 53-year-old maestro of merengue strode onto the stage clad in a striking brown leather suit, complete with delicate chains and a full-fledged cowboy hat.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
  • Then Miguel strode onto center stage, just as Angel turned away from the sink to dry his hands on a paper towel.
    Helen Schulman, The Atlantic, 26 June 2025
Verb
  • These individuals exhibited a particularly strong reduction in stress following the exercise program.
    Anuradha Varanasi, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
  • The other day in the Rockaways, on the shore at Beach Eighty-seventh Street, the ocean was exhibiting its pugilistic side: four-foot waves, strong undertow—perfect conditions for test-driving one of the city’s new beach-patrol initiatives.
    Henry Alford, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
Verb
  • Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton sat in a suite and received the loudest ovation from the crowd when he was shown on the videoboard.
    Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025
  • The second deployment of Polish aircraft within a matter of days shows Warsaw's concerns about the risk of Russian drone and missile strikes on Ukraine spilling over into alliance territory.
    Brendan Cole, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 July 2025
Verb
  • Emotions like doubt or frustration may flash across the face in a split second.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • Cameras flash as Combs addresses the crowd, presiding over the scene like a master of ceremonies — or something else entirely.
    Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2025
Verb
  • He was waved home by third base coach Tim Leiper and was called safe before the call was overturned on replay review, ending the inning.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2025
  • Noel prefers to walk out alone, waving to the roaring crowd leaving.
    Paula Mejía, Vulture, 5 July 2025

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“Parade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parade. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.

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