Synonyms of parading

parading 1 of 2

noun

as in showing

Related Words

• showing
• display
• exhibition
• exposure
• unearthing
• disinterment

Dissimilar Words

• hiding
• secretion
• concealment
• caching
• burying
• burial
• stashing
• interment
• entombment
• interring

parading

2 of 2

verb

present participle of parade

1

as in marching

to move along with a steady regular step especially in a group

the marching band paraded past jubilant crowds

Synonyms & Similar Words

• marching
• striding
• filing
• stepping
• pacing
• treading
• stomping
• traipsing
• goose-stepping
• perambulating
• trudging
• hiking
• tramping
• stamping
• lumbering
• plodding

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• wandering
• strolling
• meandering
• rambling
• ambling

2

as in displaying

to present so as to invite notice or attention

intends to parade her expensive new dress at the party

Synonyms & Similar Words

• displaying
• exhibiting
• flashing
• showing
• waving
• unveiling
• exposing
• announcing
• flaunting
• strutting
• producing
• sporting
• brandishing
• proclaiming
• showing off
• disporting
• revealing
• advertising
• laying out
• trumpeting
• flourishing
• heralding
• publicizing
• discovering
• posting
• airing
• broadcasting
• blazing
• baring
• divulging
• telling (of)
• uncovering
• talking (about)
• sounding
• unmasking
• placarding
• uncloaking

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disguising
• masking
• camouflaging
• hiding
• concealing
• covering
• obscuring
• occluding
• veiling
• shrouding
• occulting
• enshrouding
• curtaining

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of parading

Noun

According to the official royal website, the elaborate event features over 1,400 parading soldiers, 200 horses, and 400 musicians. — Staff Author, InStyle, 15 June 2026

Over 1,400 parading soldiers, 200 horses and 400 musicians are expected to come together to create a great display of military precision, horsemanship and fanfare in King Charles' royal honor. — Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026

The beach felt quiet and exclusive, with sugar-soft sand and the occasional egret parading on by our sandcastle. — Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026

Verb

Images of Merlin parading through Mexico City, wearing a Mexican national team jersey — and socks — as thousands of fans celebrated, quickly went viral, racking up millions of views across social media. — ABC News, 15 June 2026

Now Lestat has joined them, parading his vampirism to anyone who buys a ticket and drawing more and more ire from his law-abiding peers. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 7 June 2026

The game was a step too far for Arsenal, who had to make do with parading the Premier League trophy through London on their return from Budapest. — Phil Hay, New York Times, 1 June 2026

The pets who were parading weren’t limited to dogs. — Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026

Once the entire herd reaches the shore, the animals rest for a bit before parading to the carnival grounds. — Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 31 May 2026

Recently, Bailey has collaborated with hair architect Fesa Nu, parading a myriad of sculptural styles like spiraling braid extensions and spiky buns. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 28 May 2026

There will be floats, performers and community groups parading down Chapman Avenue. — Heather McRea, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026

As most of the women note, Simon’s presence lingers through the echoing halls of Porsha’s new palace — both literally and metaphorically, thanks to some great editing of his shadow lurking in the background — a feeling worsened by Porsha parading a new man on her arm. — Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 6 Apr. 2026