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

The hosts’ fairytale run through to the final was also of note, and the triumphant Brazil side honoured them by parading the Swedish flag, rather than their own, at full time of their victory. — Michael Cox, New York Times, 23 July 2026

Seleção fans essentially took over part of the American Dream mall next to MetLife Stadium and turned it into more of a Brazilian Carnival-like scene with samba dancers, drummers and fans parading down the shopping center. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

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 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