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as in procession
a body of individuals moving along in an orderly and often ceremonial way a Fourth of July parade

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verb

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How is the word parade different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of parade are display, exhibit, expose, flaunt, and show. While all these words mean "to present so as to invite notice or attention," parade implies an ostentatious or arrogant displaying.

parading their piety for all to see

When is it sensible to use display instead of parade?

Although the words display and parade have much in common, display emphasizes putting in a position where others may see to advantage.

display sale items

When might exhibit be a better fit than parade?

The meanings of exhibit and parade largely overlap; however, exhibit stresses putting forward prominently or openly.

exhibit paintings at a gallery

In what contexts can expose take the place of parade?

In some situations, the words expose and parade are roughly equivalent. However, expose suggests bringing forth from concealment and displaying.

sought to expose the hypocrisy of the town fathers

Where would flaunt be a reasonable alternative to parade?

While in some cases nearly identical to parade, flaunt suggests a shameless, boastful, often offensive parading.

nouveaux riches flaunting their wealth

When is show a more appropriate choice than parade?

While the synonyms show and parade are close in meaning, show implies no more than enabling another to see or examine.

showed her snapshots to the whole group

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of parade
Noun
Instead the turnover parade began as Adams was helped off the court with the aid of teammates and headed to the locker room. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025 Both have now dropped from the night sky, ending the planet parade that caught the attention of many sky-watchers. Jamie Carter, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
At 8, O’Neal, a precocious, adorable kid, didn’t choose to audition for the director, but was instead simply paraded before him by her father. Kate Aurthur, Variety, 26 Feb. 2025 Yet, there was Trump at the White House the other day parading the golfing great around at an event honoring Black History Month, of all things. Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 23 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for parade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parade
Noun
  • The March 16 procession organized by the San Diego Litas, an all-female motorcycle collective of which Marodi was a member, traveled from Hillcrest in downtown San Diego through Ramona to Wynola.
    Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The candlelight procession was one of the features of the annual winter concert.
    Joyce Carol Oates, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • On Sunday, Reed and activists will march from the City of St. Jude Church to the steps of the State Capitol, retracing the historic route marchers took in 1965.
    Axios, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Ron Book, the Trust’s chairman — a 5-foot-8 septuagenarian, who that night sported ripped skinny jeans and designer blue sneakers — marched up to them.
    Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Above the doorways, delicate gold cherubs peer down, which Trump was keen to display as a symbolic gesture.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Exploring the veritable labyrinth of luxury—past the couture salon displaying Jean Paul Gaultier and Yves Saint Laurent treasures, the jewel-box bathrooms, and down the spiral staircase—guests eventually arrived at the storied Red Room.
    Freya Drohan, Vogue, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • It could have been laid in the new stadium museum, opened in 1986, the year Ferguson strode in as manager.
    Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
  • The remarks, which stunned many last month, were one of the clearest demonstrations of the shock reverberating through NATO's European members and Canada as U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration turned on their heel, striding away from the continent America has propped up for decades.
    Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • But neither show exhibited the growth curve of High Potential, which closed out its freshman season with series-high multiplatform ratings.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Threaten the rubber hand by attempting to stab it with a dagger, for instance, and the participants exhibit an involuntary startle or fear response.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The music-meister is probably best known for his long collaboration on runway shows with the late German designer at Chanel, Fendi and the Karl Lagerfeld house, in addition to Sacai, Jil Sander, Gucci, Balenciaga and many other brands over a career that has spanned more than 40 years.
    Miles Socha, WWD, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Video shows large fire near London’s Heathrow Airport 00:30 2.
    Jade Walker, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • To understand the depth of their bond, the book flashes forward to Harlem in 2019 where a 30-something doctor named Oliver gives his fiancée a letter Tirzah wrote to Harrison in 1857, forever changing how the modern-day couple sees their own love story.
    Shannon Carlin, Time, 1 Apr. 2025
  • That’s what is happening at this very moment, so that’s what flashed before me during The Traitors.
    Michael Cuby, Them., 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The pope, seated in a wheelchair, waved from the balcony and smiled.
    Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Thousands again protested outside the Istanbul municipality building on Friday, defying a four-day ban on street gatherings in the city, waving Turkish flags and chanting slogans in protest over the decision.
    Ipek Yezdani, CNN, 21 Mar. 2025

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