as in processions
a body of individuals moving along in an orderly and often ceremonial way
a Fourth of July parade
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as in marches
to move along with a steady regular step especially in a group
the marching band paraded past jubilant crowds
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as in displays
to present so as to invite notice or attention
intends to parade her expensive new dress at the party
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Recent Examples of parades
Adam Harrington, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Many cities host big Pride parades with floats and lots of fanfare.
—Allison Hope, Parents, 3 June 2026
Pride Month kicks off nationwide with parades from major metros to small towns, blending rainbow celebration with protest roots as LGBTQ+ communities face renewed political attacks on rights and inclusion.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
Expect elaborate parades, nonstop samba and vibrant costumes crafted by local samba schools in a massive showcase of Brazilian culture.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
The first month of summer is also Pride Month, with parades, parties, philanthropic events, and countless other initiatives to uplift the LGBTQ+ community kicking off all over the world.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 2 June 2026
The biggest parades and parties happen in the two weeks leading up to Mardi Gras Day itself.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Sydney Sweeney parades through the streets of Los Angeles in lingerie for her latest Syrn promo.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
The procession steps off from the lower 100 block of Duval Street, parades five blocks down Duval, turns onto Southard Street for another five blocks, and ends at Truman Waterfront Park for a casual celebration.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
The Chicago Pride Parade, along with most other major pride parades, is held the last Sunday in June — this year, that's Saturday, June 28.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Many cities host big Pride parades with floats and lots of fanfare.
—Allison Hope, Parents, 3 June 2026
Pride Month kicks off nationwide with parades from major metros to small towns, blending rainbow celebration with protest roots as LGBTQ+ communities face renewed political attacks on rights and inclusion.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
Expect elaborate parades, nonstop samba and vibrant costumes crafted by local samba schools in a massive showcase of Brazilian culture.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
The first month of summer is also Pride Month, with parades, parties, philanthropic events, and countless other initiatives to uplift the LGBTQ+ community kicking off all over the world.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 2 June 2026
The biggest parades and parties happen in the two weeks leading up to Mardi Gras Day itself.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2026
Verb
Her ex-husband parades their six-year-old daughter, Sofia, in front of the cameras and demands full custody.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Sydney Sweeney parades through the streets of Los Angeles in lingerie for her latest Syrn promo.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
The procession steps off from the lower 100 block of Duval Street, parades five blocks down Duval, turns onto Southard Street for another five blocks, and ends at Truman Waterfront Park for a casual celebration.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parades
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In Spain, as in other predominantly Catholic countries, the processions often feature elaborate floral carpets arranged along the route.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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Supporters in Boston, Philadelphia and Atlanta — the venues for Haiti’s World Cup matches — can expect to hear rara bands, a style of music that formed around street processions.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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The old Interview With the Vampire is dead, but AMC’s adaptation of Anne Rice’s Vampire Chronicles novels marches ever forward, growing stronger and more powerful with time.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
7 June 2026
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The center's main tower features the words from President Obama's speech on the 50th anniversary of the Selma to Montgomery, Alabama marches – stamped on the ceiling and sculpted with concrete into the outer walls – offering a look into the past and hope for future from the South Side of Chicago.—
Irika Sargent,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Fahd Abu Haikal, 41 displays a mobile photo of his seven month old Palestinian baby boy Sam.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 June 2026
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Many of their performances are blasphemous, and their work only displays hate and mockery of Catholics and the Christian faith.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Throughout, the show’s trademark surreality and sense of play allowed Sweeney to act out massive emotional swings and to edge into the absurd, as in a sequence where Cassie strides through Los Angeles, towering over buildings and dominating the men below.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Mark Bradford strides by with a beneficent smile — towering over everyone, including AI art maker Refik Anadol.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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To celebrate his 80th birthday in 2024, the festival honored him with a special De Niro Con filled with films, panels and exhibits highlighting his substantial on-screen career.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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The design event kicks off Wednesday, with presentations and exhibits unfolding from the waterfront districts of Christianshavn to Islands Brygge.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
8 June 2026
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Data from Denver Animal Protection shows officers responded to 1,439 animal cruelty calls and 2,713 neglect calls through the first part of 2025, both up from the same period in 2024.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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One photo shows the fragments of a bomb.—
Sarah Dean,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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Sarah Pidgeon flashes a sweet smile at the opening night of the new musical Girl, Interrupted on June 4 in New York City.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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The front of the doorbell holds the call button, an LED ring that flashes blue when the button is pressed or white during a firmware update, an ambient light sensor, two infrared LEDs, and a microphone.—
John R. Delaney,
PC Magazine,
2 June 2026
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“Parades.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/parades. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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