procession

noun

prə-ˈse-shən How to pronounce procession (audio)
Definition of processionnext
1
as in parade
a body of individuals moving along in an orderly and often ceremonial way a procession of mourners leaving the cemetery

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2
as in process
forward movement in time or place watched the constant procession of cars headed out of the city at the start of the weekend

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Recent Examples of procession Each afternoon, the staff pays homage to the hotel’s past with a military procession and cannon firing. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026 Disappointingly, her screenplay proceeds to unfold in a procession of frustrating get-outs and compromises, repeatedly choosing the least interesting or challenging direction to take this would-be throuple. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026 On Friday, the event began with a procession symbolizing the ways the historic congregation has continued a multigenerational fight for education, faith, and freedom. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026 The procession is put on by Passion Works, a local art studio run by people with and without developmental differences. — Michelle Mastro, Midwest Living, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for procession
Recent Examples of Synonyms for procession
  1. parade
  2. process
  3. progression
  4. progress
  5. advance
  6. advancement
  7. march
Noun
  • That would be detectable, too, even if all of the planets don’t actually join the transit parade.
    — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The 76ers hope the list of fiascos ends with James and Brown — and with a parade down Broad Street.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of parade
Noun
  • Long overdue improvements to the debt restructuring process remain crucially important for the handful of countries that need debt stock reduction.
    — Masood Ahmed, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • However, some safety advocates and Senator Maria Cantwell want a stronger federal review process.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of process
Noun
  • This is especially critical for the Antarctic as, with the progression of climate change, this sea ice continues to dwindle, adding to sea level rise among other serious consequences across the planet.
    — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Swain settled in this preseason, showing an improved progression in his decision making when he was not overwhelmed by on-ball duties.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of progression
Noun
  • The communication between Ohtani and the team on injuries has been a work in progress in his third year with the Dodgers.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Years of integrating services, supported by money and the authority to require involvement, help explain Abu Dhabi’s progress.
    — Inzamam Rashid, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of progress
Noun
  • Both public events are free, though advance reservations are required.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The benefits of space exploration extend well beyond the Moon, potentially driving advances in energy storage, electric vehicles and other technologies on Earth.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of advance
Noun
  • There's reason to believe research on Jonathan and other animals could lead to advancements for people, Austad said.
    — KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
  • This advancement could help scientists investigate how electrons respond to intense light and, eventually, explore ways to control them during chemical reactions.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of advancement
Noun
  • The march leader’s message echoed out from a black megaphone as the crowd pushed along Capitol Boulevard.
    — Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 19 Oct. 2026
  • In Lyon, France's third-largest city where about 20,000 protesters joined the march, a fire broke out inside a tourist office.
    — SYLVIE CORBET, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of march

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“Procession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/procession. Accessed 21 Oct. 2026.

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