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as in pageant
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
The upbeat theme song served as a soundtrack everywhere in the parks during the media previews — from the character cavalcade to the nighttime projection shows.
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 15 May 2025
Corporate interests also joined the social-media-ready cavalcade of fizz.
—Liza Weisstuch, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
Enter Lilo & Stitch, in some ways an odd choice to join this cavalcade.
—Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 20 May 2025
While veteran actors and fellow SXSW attendees Catherine O’Hara, Kathryn Hahn, Ike Barinholtz and Chase Sui Wonders play members of Matt’s team, the show also boasts a cavalcade of top stars playing (versions of) themselves.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 8 Mar. 2025
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 15 May 2025
Corporate interests also joined the social-media-ready cavalcade of fizz.
—Liza Weisstuch, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
Enter Lilo & Stitch, in some ways an odd choice to join this cavalcade.
—Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 20 May 2025
While veteran actors and fellow SXSW attendees Catherine O’Hara, Kathryn Hahn, Ike Barinholtz and Chase Sui Wonders play members of Matt’s team, the show also boasts a cavalcade of top stars playing (versions of) themselves.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cavalcade
Noun
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The majority of its fleet is expected to have this feature by the end of July and all planes will in 2026.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 July 2025
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This means the country's Royal Air Force could join NATO's dual capable aircraft fleet, featuring jets certified to carry American tactical nuclear weapons as well as conventional bombs and missiles.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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Ghosts and fairies and creatures of her own invention abounded in the pageant.—
Daniella Walsh,
Oc Register,
10 July 2025
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The park requires permits for a number of other activities, including: Memorial services, pageants, spectator attractions, entertainment, ceremonies, automobile/motorcycle club rallies, and other special events require a special use permit.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
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Outside, dozens of protesters faced off against a convoy of federal officers who used gas canisters and flash-bang grenades to keep the crowd away from the former tomato farm.—
Alicia Victoria Lozano,
NBC news,
10 July 2025
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The United Nations has said at least 613 Palestinians have been killed close to the foundation's sites or around humanitarian convoys.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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The new parade ends with an image of Jiminy Cricket, just like in SpectroMagic.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 July 2025
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The parade will come at a key moment for the Ukraine war—just a day after Trump's 50-day deadline for Putin to make peace or face much tougher economic sanctions.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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The sheriff’s department announced the route of a procession planned for Friday afternoon to honor the three deputies killed in the explosion.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
18 July 2025
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According to the outlet, the King’s youngest son, Prince Harry, is expected to walk side by side with his brother at the forefront of the processions through the streets of London.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
17 July 2025
Noun
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This elevates the dish, giving it both a unique and refined presentation.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Some colors even have matching tops, such as this deep chocolate color with a matching blazer for a polished look suitable for work, presentations, and more.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
12 July 2025
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Other caravans and protests will take place in Coral Springs, Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Boynton Beach.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
10 June 2025
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But when the party gets busted up by the police, this fractured family joins a caravan headed in the vague direction of another fest.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
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Both hikes offer relatively short (one- to 1.5-hour) ascents, steep drops, and full panoramas revealed only in the final steps.—
Phil Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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Bryon Ward, a developer leading the landside renovation of Dana Point Harbor’s nearly $600 million remodel, enthusiastically walked across the top deck of the new three-level parking structure, pointing out the dramatic view into the harbor and the panorama of the Pacific Ocean beyond.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
3 July 2025
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“Cavalcade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cavalcade. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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