PARADE Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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

Q: 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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noun

pə-ˈrād

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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

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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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

Tickell revisited the shed where her character hid Prancer in the film, signed autographs, rode in a parade, attended a Sam Elliott lookalike contest, and took part in a Q&A with director John Hancock following a screening of the film. —

John Russell, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024 Florida doesn’t experience the snowfall and blustery cold that northern states associate with the holiday season, but Sunshine State residents do get to enjoy boat parades, Surfing Santas, festive light displays and decked halls of all kinds. —

Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024

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As this would clearly seem to spell trouble for the incumbent party, Harris has largely tried to change the subject, such as by parading around with Liz Cheney in an effort to drum up support from highly-engaged, news-attentive Republican voters repelled by Trump. —

David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 The top industry honor is bestowed by the National Association of Theatre Owners, host of the annual show in Las Vegas where Hollywood studios parade their upcoming slate before thousands of exhibitors descending upon The Strip. —

Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for parade

Recent Examples of Synonyms for parade

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The traditional opening is a slow, candlelit procession into the church, cathedral or mission while the singers perform some Gregorian chant.

Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 18 Dec. 2024
After mass ended, the crowd participated in the mile-long procession that showcased over 60 groups from Catholic parishes across Arizona.

David Ulloa Jr, The Arizona Republic, 8 Dec. 2024