paraded

VERB

show off; march

Synonyms

STRONGEST

brandish demonstrate flash prance strut swagger trot out

STRONG

advertise air boast brag declare disclose display disport divulge exhibit expose flaunt proclaim publish reveal sport vaunt

WEAK

march in review

Antonyms

STRONGEST

conceal hide

STRONG

be modest be quiet cover deprecate secrete suppress withhold

Example Sentences

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When the U.S. flag was paraded onto the pitch during the World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico City last week, jeers rained down from the crowd.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

On the balcony of his house in Indonesia, Muhammad Yusuf swayed to blaring music and waved a replica of the World Cup trophy as hundreds paraded past, many decked out in Argentina's colours.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

He was paraded through Heathrow Airport with his wrists in shackles, and escorted onto a plane by two FBI agents.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

One of Scotland's most high-profile gangland figures has been paraded by police in Bali after being arrested at an airport immigration checkpoint.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

The clothes were worn on Christmas and New Year’s when families paraded their children on the streets in a pageantry designed to imply nonexistent wealth.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane