pro·ces·sion
prə-ˈse-shən 
1
a
: a group of individuals moving along in an orderly often ceremonial way
b
2
a
: continuous forward movement : progression
b
: emanation
the Holy Spirit's procession from the Father
processioned; processioning; processions
Examples of procession in a Sentence
Noun
There was a procession of children carrying candles.
The cars moved in procession to the cemetery.
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Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Family members, escorted by Mexican Navy personnel, joined a procession to the Heroic Military Naval School for the memorial ceremony, El Universal reported.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 21 May 2025
The ceremony began with a procession from St. Peter's Basilica — where Leo and other church leaders visited St. Peter's tomb to pray — to St. Peter's Square, where the Inauguration Mass was held.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 18 May 2025
The parade moved like a slow procession from house to house—breakfast at one, lunch at another, music all around.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
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Noun
Because teams are allowed to change tires during a red flag, most of the grid took the opportunity to make the swap, and the top 10 became a procession, those spots remaining unchanged from start to finish.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Family members, escorted by Mexican Navy personnel, joined a procession to the Heroic Military Naval School for the memorial ceremony, El Universal reported.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 21 May 2025
The ceremony began with a procession from St. Peter's Basilica — where Leo and other church leaders visited St. Peter's tomb to pray — to St. Peter's Square, where the Inauguration Mass was held.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 18 May 2025
The parade moved like a slow procession from house to house—breakfast at one, lunch at another, music all around.
—Natalie Stoclet, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for procession
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“Procession.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/procession. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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