procession

Definition of processionnext
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as in parade
a body of individuals moving along in an orderly and often ceremonial way a procession of mourners leaving the cemetery

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Recent Examples of procession According to Macy's, the procession will air live on NBC and its corresponding streaming service, Peacock. Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025 Held each year on the Saturday before Veterans Day, the procession typically begins at noon in Milam Park and cruises its way through downtown along historic Houston Street. Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2025 These processions are part of the numerous festivals that celebrate various personal and communal events in the lives of the local community. Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 23 Oct. 2025 Stays can include Day of the Dead workshops, such as Catrina face painting; a special menu on November 1, 2025; and a luminous procession through the mangroves. AFAR Media, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for procession
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procession
Noun
  • Several Dodgers fans’ signs at the team’s World Series parade acknowledged the situation and offered their best to the Vesia family amid the celebration.
    Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 8 Nov. 2025
  • The parade’s mission is to recognize veterans’ sacrifices and heighten community appreciation of military service, its website states.
    Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Beyond installing coils or rails, the process requires road resurfacing, upgraded power lines, and new grid interface points.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Lecholop acknowledged that the key feature of the process is removing a board elected by the community and replacing it with one hand-picked by Morath.
    Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • That love manifested in his rapid progression.
    Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Timely treatment through lifestyle changes, medication or both can slow or even reverse disease progression.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • In a city with a constant gaze towards progress, The Milestone seemed like yet another relic left behind.
    Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 8 Jan. 2026
  • While a lot of progress has been made since Zadroga's passing, Barasch said trips to Capitol Hill are still necessary to fight for more work to be done.
    Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Braddy’s motive, investigators say, was that he was spurned by Shandelle, who had repeatedly rejected his advances.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The Monday briefing was the first opportunity for top party leaders, along with members from key committees in Congress, to question administration officials about a mission for which they were given no advance warning.
    Claudia Grisales, NPR, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
    Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2025
  • The massive margin of victory sets Minnesota (5-4) up well for NBA Cup advancement.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • While driving activists between cities, Liuzzo was killed by members of the Ku Klux Klan after the march.
    Dana Afana, Freep.com, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Our dream of going back to the moon and onto Mars and more distant worlds—not least to ensure our species’ survival before the sun flames out and engulfs most of the solar system—can be seen as just one more step in evolution’s long march.
    Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 22 Oct. 2025

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“Procession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procession. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.

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