parade
noun
a large public procession, usually including a marching band and often of a festive nature, held in honor of an anniversary, person, event, etc.
parading
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present participleof parade.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The dancers, costumed in their Saturday evening black-and-white vintage best, added to the parading splendor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 22, 2026
Viral videos of Knicks fans parading in front of Madison Square Garden started trending during each playoff game.
From MarketWatch ● May 26, 2026
Won’t it be teeth-grindingly annoying, at best, if more people start parading their green virtues?
From Slate ● May 15, 2026
The child hit out at Rhodes for "gaslighting me, parading around as a survivor, while destroying me and my mother".
From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2026
There’s your son, Michael, parading around the world in his new suit which I paid for while I myself have barely a crust to keep body and soul together.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
