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Definitions

parade

[puh-reyd] / pəˈreɪd /
NOUN
pageant, display
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ceremony demonstration procession ritual show spectacle
STRONG
array cavalcade column exhibition fanfare flaunting line march ostentation panoply pomp review shine train vaunting
WEAK
autocade
Antonyms
STRONGEST
concealment hiding
STRONG
dullness plainness
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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Part of the never-ending parade of young Americans who relinquish their civilian lives and prepare to be sent to points unknown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

With Senegal refusing to relinquish the trophy, and with Saturday's planned parade a sign of their contempt, the battle to be crowned African champions is far from over.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Shortly before making his comments, FSF social media posted a timetable for events around Saturday's friendly at the Stade de France which included a trophy parade.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Oh yeah, I’ve gone to the parade at the Irish Channel and it’s pretty wild.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

“It’s not every day your town throws a parade for your only daughter and her two best friends.”

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.