parading 1 of 2

noun

Definition of paradingnext
as in showing

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parading

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verb

present participle of parade
1
as in marching
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 displaying
to present so as to invite notice or attention intends to parade her expensive new dress at the party

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  1. showing
  2. marching
  3. display
  4. exhibiting
  5. unveiling
Noun
  • The trip had really started on a November evening after a showing of family summer-vacation movies.
    Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 25 Dec. 2024
  • After yet another ugly showing, that’s the question Yzerman may have to spend his holiday pondering.
    Max Bultman, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of showing
Verb
  • The North Koreans apparently attacked in broad daylight, on foot, marching over mines under the watchful eyes of Ukrainian drones—and came under fire from drones and artillery.
    David Axe, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Army got the ball first in the second half, marching down the field bit by bit on the ground.
    Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of marching
Noun
  • The over-the-top neighborhood display inspired the 2023 Amazon Prime Video filmCandy Cane Lane, starring Eddie Murphy and Tracee Ellis Ross as Chris and Carol Carver.
    Megan Stein, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Hundreds of workers also went on strike in June 2023 to protest after the union said Starbucks banned Pride displays at some stores.
    CBS News, CBS News, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of display
Verb
  • The brash podcast even hosted presidential candidates exhibiting its influence and cultural relevance, according to YouTube.
    Pueng Vongs, The Mercury News, 19 Dec. 2024
  • But these appointments in public office are not just women exhibiting power.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of exhibiting
Verb
  • Little touches in these areas include unveiling a playlist with the pianist Wu Muye recently.
    Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Fashion giant Hugo Boss is making further steps toward meeting its sustainability pledge by unveiling on Wednesday the creation of an independent company for the recycling and reuse of deadstock materials.
    Martino Carrera, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of unveiling
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