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noun

pə-ˈrād How to pronounce parade (audio)
Definition of paradenext
as in procession
a body of individuals moving along in an orderly and often ceremonial way a Fourth of July parade

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verb

1
as in to march
to move along with a steady regular step especially in a group the marching band paraded past jubilant crowds

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2
as in to display
to present so as to invite notice or attention intends to parade her expensive new dress at the party

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How is the word parade different from other verbs like it?

Some common synonyms of parade are display, exhibit, expose, flaunt, and show. While all these words mean "to present so as to invite notice or attention," parade implies an ostentatious or arrogant displaying.

parading their piety for all to see

When is it sensible to use display instead of parade?

Although the words display and parade have much in common, display emphasizes putting in a position where others may see to advantage.

display sale items

When might exhibit be a better fit than parade?

The meanings of exhibit and parade largely overlap; however, exhibit stresses putting forward prominently or openly.

exhibit paintings at a gallery

In what contexts can expose take the place of parade?

In some situations, the words expose and parade are roughly equivalent. However, expose suggests bringing forth from concealment and displaying.

sought to expose the hypocrisy of the town fathers

Where would flaunt be a reasonable alternative to parade?

While in some cases nearly identical to parade, flaunt suggests a shameless, boastful, often offensive parading.

nouveaux riches flaunting their wealth

When is show a more appropriate choice than parade?

While the synonyms show and parade are close in meaning, show implies no more than enabling another to see or examine.

showed her snapshots to the whole group

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Recent Examples of parade
Noun
The parade committee and Irish groups in Savannah don’t get much of a break after that. —Jessica Farthing, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2025 In June 2019, fears of a mass shooting quickly spread through the crowd attending a Pride parade in Washington, D.C., which caused panic and a stampede as people fled in all directions. —Jeanine Santucci, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
During the exchange, Hamas paraded the coffins and displayed propaganda in a move the UN called abhorrent. —Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2025 Militia prohibition repeal: Senate Bill 1009 would repeal a 1927 law banning armed private militias and groups from parading in public with firearms. —Ian Max Stevenson, Idaho Statesman, 18 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for parade
Recent Examples of Synonyms for parade
  1. procession
  2. march
  3. display
  4. stride
  5. exhibit
  6. show
  7. flash
  8. wave
Noun
  • According to the Ukrainian Center for Defense Strategies, that attack scorched the refinery’s primary oil procession unit.
    — David Axe, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Looking ahead, Ash Wednesday on March 5 marks the beginning of Lent, leading to Holy Week and Easter on April 20, a period traditionally marked by outdoor processions and prayer services.
    — David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
Definition of procession
Verb
  • The announcement came days after thousands of United fans marched in protest against the club’s ownership in the face of cost cuts, ticket price rises and ongoing failure on the field.
    — James Robson, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Thousands of people marched in downtown Los Angeles Saturday to commemorate International Women’s Day and advocate for the restoration and expansion of women’s rights in the United States and worldwide.
    — Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of march
Verb
  • Some proudly display the Israeli flag in their sanctuaries.
    — Yonat Shimron, NPR, 9 Mar. 2025
  • The event was inspired by the Korean pottery displayed in the museum’s Gerstner Collections Core.
    — Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of display
Verb
  • The most obvious change is a gender swap of the title role, with Anne Sheridan Smith playing the fictional Roman general who strides in victorious during the opening scene, followed by a trail of royal prisoners.
    — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
  • So, Rowan strides into the manor with the unearned confidence of a young tech CEO and exactly no leverage, only to be repeatedly dog-walked at every opportunity.
    — Kathleen Walsh, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2025
Definition of stride
Verb
  • This Riesling exhibits peach, apricot, and floral notes, with a touch of sweetness and a balanced finish.
    — Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • After 30 years of that work, Dvorkin has now been named a recipient of the 2025 Horatio Alger Award, an award given to professionals who exhibit perseverance and integrity despite undergoing personal hardships.
    — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of exhibit
Verb
  • The first detailed nationwide data on schools’ recovery shows that achievement gaps have widened, with the poorest students the furthest behind.
    — Aatish Bhatia, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Further showing the strong bond and dedication to connecting to fans, fans decided on the LP’s tracklist via voting, with the group utilizing nostalgic iPod imagery and playlist artwork to help hype up the release.
    — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of show
Verb
  • Another shows Gordon flashing a peace sign while Swift wraps her arm around her from behind.
    — Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Royals flash leather across the diamond The Royals couldn’t quite find their offensive footing Friday.
    — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of flash
Verb
  • The video transitions to a scene where the present-day Bad Bunny is seen running through a field, proudly waving the Puerto Rican flag, before arriving at a local community gathering.
    — Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Cage posed, waving for cameras, on the same day his ex Christina Fulton dismissed him from an assault lawsuit against their son, Weston Coppola Cage, 34.
    — Sharareh Drury, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of wave

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