How to Use hit parade in a Sentence

hit parade

noun
  • And some of them may even keep the service’s hit parade going.
    — Andy Meek, BGR, 19 Aug. 2021
  • Rodrigo only was on stage for that one song, and the rest of the night was a No Doubt hit parade.
    — USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024
  • Number one in his legacy hit parade, of course, is the deaths at the jail and the poor contingent conditions at the jail.
    — Laura Johnston, cleveland, 15 Mar. 2022
  • That much was clear from the show's initial trailer, which includes a hit parade of the movie's memorable sequences.
    — Peter Rubin, WIRED, 21 July 2019
  • Adam Frazier continued the hit parade.
    — Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Since 1943, a hit parade of swinging jazz tracks, scorching rockers and hip-hop bangers have ranked as the year’s top song.
    — Joe Lynch, Billboard, 14 Dec. 2023
  • The hit parade led to Barnett being pulled after 3 2/3 innings.
    — Rich Torres, Indianapolis Star, 16 June 2018
  • Despite all the classic-rock hit parades on tour this summer, there's no rule requiring musicians to be stagnant deep into their careers.
    — David Lindquist, Indianapolis Star, 7 July 2018
  • Instead, the hit parade came a couple hours earlier, courtesy of The Doobie Brothers.
    — Théoden Janes, charlotteobserver, 11 May 2018
  • But aside from the odd song here or there, none of their new music spurred such a host of older material onto the charts, much less a double-digit hit parade all from the excitement of one new song.
    — Billboard Staff, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2021
  • Disney will tell you that every ride tells a story, which is true to a point, and of course most attractions feature one or more tunes from the endless hit parade that is the Disney musical canon.
    — Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2023
  • The fact that ‘90s fashion is experiencing a comeback only helps to boost the film’s nostalgic appeal — not to mention the soundtrack, which is a hit parade of grunge-y anthems.
    — Anne Cohen, refinery29.com, 24 Oct. 2022
  • Primed for outdoor parties in the spring and summer, the collection features a hit parade of styles, from puff sleeves and off-shoulder necklines to micro florals, Victoriana, prairie chic, and more.
    — Carrie Goldberg, Harper's BAZAAR, 2 Nov. 2021
  • Good morning from Davos, Switzerland, where the weather has improved considerably and a veritable hit parade of world leaders has taken the stage to promote their agendas.
    — Adam Lashinsky, Fortune, 25 Jan. 2018
  • The hit parade continued against relievers Luinder Avila, Steven Cruz and Eli Morgan.
    — Kansas City Star, 27 May 2026
  • The New York Yankees got back on track with a dominant sweep of the Washington Nationals, but one player was noticeably absent from the hit parade.
    — Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
  • In its 25-year history, the program has quietly delivered a hit parade of big wins — parks and preserves that are the cornerstone of Florida communities, the foundation not just of our state’s prosperity but our quality of life.
    — Julie Wraithmell, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
  • Neon Sixth Street club Mala Fama hosted a hit parade of Spanish-language artists like San Antonio’s Mariangela, who honestly could be the next Selena.
    — Ramon Ramirez, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Abraham joined the hit parade Wednesday for Geneva in a 12-1 win over Belvidere North in a Class 3A Sycamore Sectional semifinal with a single in the first inning, his 47th hit of the season.
    — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026

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