1
as in parades
a body of individuals moving along in an orderly and often ceremonial way
a procession of mourners leaving the cemetery
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2
as in processes
forward movement in time or place
watched the constant procession of cars headed out of the city at the start of the weekend
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Noun
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His signature production style — the glistening synth chord progressions that doused early OF releases in a cartoon-like technicolor — arrived subdued beneath a moodier sonic register.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
17 Oct. 2024 -
Currently, bill progressions have slowed or halted entirely following the conclusion of legislative sessions in most states.—
Trans Formations Project,
Them,
4 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Continuous advancements require a continuous learning environment.—
Brad Smith,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Individuals, businesses and governments need to embrace these AI advancements responsibly.—
Sam Sammane,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Processions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/processions. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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