pro·ces·sion
prə-ˈse-shən 
1
a
: a group of individuals moving along in an orderly often ceremonial way
b
2
a
: continuous forward movement : progression
b
: emanation
the Holy Spirit's procession from the Father
processioned; processioning; processions
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Noun
There was a procession of children carrying candles.
The cars moved in procession to the cemetery.
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Noun
The community organized a police procession in his honor on March 17, 2022, right before his passing – a touching tribute to a young life devoted to service.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 10 May 2025
Putting aside the procession of recent attacks, some of which seemed to come from Google itself, the biggest threat could come from within.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
Members of the British royal family attending Monday’s procession wore uniforms chosen to reflect both personal military ties and historical resonance.
—Olivia Kemp, CNN Money, 5 May 2025
Bright red ribbons decorate the trees and signposts of northwest suburban Niles in anticipation of a funeral procession and service today to honor Chicago Fire Department Capt. David Meyer, who was killed last week while battling a suspicious garage fire in the Austin neighborhood.
—Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Procession.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/procession. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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