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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
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.
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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
Amid a season when the landmark moments have arrived in a perpetual cavalcade for Nottingham Forest, a fresh statistic stood out following the 3-0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
—Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Last year’s upfront stunned the ad buyers with a cavalcade of stars, including Reese Witherspoon in character as Elle Woods, and appearances from Will Ferrell, Roger Federer, Jake Gyllenhaal, Aldis Hidge and Alicia Keys.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
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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
Amid a season when the landmark moments have arrived in a perpetual cavalcade for Nottingham Forest, a fresh statistic stood out following the 3-0 win at Wolverhampton Wanderers.
—Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Last year’s upfront stunned the ad buyers with a cavalcade of stars, including Reese Witherspoon in character as Elle Woods, and appearances from Will Ferrell, Roger Federer, Jake Gyllenhaal, Aldis Hidge and Alicia Keys.
—Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cavalcade
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Estonia said that a Russian military jet violated its airspace on May 13 after the Estonian Navy tried to stop the tanker Jaguar, believed to be in Moscow's shadow fleet that circumvents oil sanctions.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Improving idling times across the fleet during loading and unloading through technological advancements and educational efforts among our drivers.—
Gary Occhiogrosso,
Forbes.com,
23 May 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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Walker will offer a keynote address at a wreath-laying ceremony before the parade.—
Jennifer Day,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Army will pay for any damage to city of DC in June 14 military parade.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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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
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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
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Otherwise, Spranger gave few details during the presentation, saying the bid was still at concept phase.—
Ciarán Fahey,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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The mutation was not known when the donation was made, but children born from this donor have since been identified in eight different European countries: Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom, said Kasper in her presentation.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
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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Lightning bolts of red were flashing out of the cloud line and creating a beautiful panorama against the backdrop of black.—
Thomas Weddle,
Outdoor Life,
17 Apr. 2025
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Along with being surrounded by the dazzling panorama of rare orchids, tropical plants, herbs and fruit trees for sale by local and international vendors, the festival includes food and drink vendors, art, live music and lectures on orchid care and gardening.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Cavalcade.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cavalcade. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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