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a staged presentation often with music that consists of a procession of narrated or enacted scenes
a cavalcade presenting major events in the town's history
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Recent Examples of cavalcade
But that doesn’t seem to be the purpose of the record, which leans more heavily into fan service — a treat for those who’ve stayed loyal (or at least neutral) as Drake suffered the past year’s cavalcade of embarrassments.
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Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2025
The cavalcade of galloping horsemen is crudely fragmented across several nations.
—Ralph Leonard, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2025
No one had any right to expect much of this new Ocean’s Eleven, which on paper looked like a smug cavalcade of Hollywood royalty slumming their way through an ultra-stylish crime caper.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
The Celtics outlasted the Los Angeles Clippers in overtime Wednesday night, winning 117-113 while a cavalcade of key players from both sides watched in street clothes.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
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Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2025
The cavalcade of galloping horsemen is crudely fragmented across several nations.
—Ralph Leonard, The Atlantic, 4 Feb. 2025
No one had any right to expect much of this new Ocean’s Eleven, which on paper looked like a smug cavalcade of Hollywood royalty slumming their way through an ultra-stylish crime caper.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
The Celtics outlasted the Los Angeles Clippers in overtime Wednesday night, winning 117-113 while a cavalcade of key players from both sides watched in street clothes.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cavalcade
Noun
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However, Waymo’s business model necessitates owning its vehicles and investing heavily in retrofitting and fleet management, resulting in high operational costs.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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The other option would be to change over the entire fleet, including the 222 vehicles that cannot be easily changed.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2025
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But her father, who is 49, sat next to her boyfriend at the pageant.—
Katherine Rosman,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Considering recent press attention on Hudson and Belichick, the Miss Maine USA contestant — who competed in the pageant in 2024 as well, previously placing second — could be using the song to characterize her own situation.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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Lynch allowed one run in 2 ⅔ innings, but the convoy of relief arms faltered down the stretch.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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When local security teams, backed by Hamas, arrived to secure the convoy, Hamas’ Government Media Office said multiple Israeli strikes targeted the site, killing six.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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The parade includes favorite SeaWorld characters, floats, music and more.—
Jan Wagner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2025
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Masses of people had gathered for a victory parade outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium to celebrate the triumph of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who secured the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 championship.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Thus, that Walter Cup is staying in St. Paul. Pre-party procession The Minnesota Frost walked with the Walter Cup from the Tria Rink at 400 Wabasha St. N. to the Xcel Energy Center, located at the corner of West Seventh Street and Kellogg Boulevard.—
Molly Guthrey,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2025
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Twice a year, this subtle procession aligns the setting sun perfectly with New York City's street grid, placing it right in the center of the concrete canyon, creating a spectacular photo opportunity.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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The students are currently finishing up a unit on French cuisine, plating and presentation.—
Jonaki Mehta,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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These are all nods to the demands of a younger generation that is accustomed to seeing presentations that are decidedly less polished and don’t always hinge on an anchor behind a desk.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
27 May 2025
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Exhausted and piqued after overhearing a patronizing conversation about David, Ester leaves in the caravan, taking her son on an impromptu drive, during which they are joined by livewire free spirit Zuza (Juliana Brutovska).—
Catherine Bray,
Variety,
24 May 2025
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One of Fred’s first victims was Ann McFall, a woman who lived with Fred in his caravan and was pregnant with his first child.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The cast, a pleasing panorama of nth-degree diversity, perform these standards dutifully.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
15 May 2025
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The views are superb, there are no obstructions and there is an impressive panorama of the city’s skyline from the back of the South Stand, the paper added.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
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“Cavalcade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cavalcade. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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