paraded

VERB

show off; march

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brandish demonstrate flash prance strut swagger trot out

STRONG

advertise air boast brag declare disclose display disport divulge exhibit expose flaunt proclaim publish reveal sport vaunt

WEAK

march in review

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal hide

STRONG

be modest be quiet cover deprecate secrete suppress withhold

Example Sentences

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paraded

France paraded its military arsenal from the Arc de Triomphe down the Champs-Élysées to the Place de la Concorde.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

On the balcony of his house in Indonesia, Muhammad Yusuf swayed to blaring music and waved a replica of the World Cup trophy as hundreds paraded past, many decked out in Argentina's colours.

From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026

Victims say they feel helpless seeing their prized possessions paraded like trophies online.

From BBC ● May 19, 2026

“I don’t want to be paraded around and be a sideshow,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026

Before I got there, he turned to talk to somebody behind him and didn’t see me as I paraded past.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam