PROCESSION Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

procession

noun

prə-ˈse-shən

Definition of procession

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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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 It has been revisited by a procession of the Celtic faithful again this week, eager to pay tribute to the 11 men from Glasgow who became the illustrious ‘Lisbon Lions’. — Michael Walker, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026 The military escort played lively music as the procession made its way to the scaffold. — Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026 Related Articles The Parthenon Marbles, made between 447 and 432 BCE by the Greek sculptor Phidias, depict gods and processions in marble relief panels, sculptures, and friezes. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for procession

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Noun

But on the day of the parade, despite all their precautions, a dead body is found on one of the floats.

— Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Today, the investment accessory paired perfectly with her bottle-green coat, previously worn at the Irish Guards’ St Patrick’s Day parade.

— Olivia Allen, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of parade

Noun

Those who had hip replacement reportedly experienced less anxiety and depression and were more satisfied with the recovery process.

— Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Her approach often embraces the ancient process of using botanical forms and organic plants as the blueprint for new design.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of process

Noun

There should be visibility into how progression happens, what triggers the next step and how value will be shared as the firm grows.

— Tim Brackney, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
The progression from vessel impact to environmental damage is clear to see in many cases, said Brian Barnes, who is part of a group of satellite oceanographers at the University of South Florida analyzing the effects of this war from afar.

— Paula Hancocks, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of progression

Noun

The progress came roughly a year after the program received funding for its initial engineering, manufacturing and development phase.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2026
Members will measure their progress using the IUCN’s Red List and its Green Status of Species, the fund said.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of progress

Noun

Voters have already started casting advance ballots in many parts of the state.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026
Despite more than 25 years of advances in home entertainment, nothing quite matches the tactile thrill of launching a metal ball around a wooden cabinet.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of advance

Noun

Such outstanding form at the start of the season have only seemed to confirmed his march toward the Ballon d'Or.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
While the peaceful march of tens of thousands of demonstrators ended some time ago, a remaining group of protesters — mostly young and dressed in black — began confronting police at the Porte de Vincennes, the end-point of the march.

— Joseph Ataman, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of march

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