stately procession

Frequency: 5.54.1 per million words

Describes a slow, formal, and impressive procession.

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  • The queen's stately procession moved slowly through the ancient city streets.
  • The king's stately procession moved slowly through the streets.
  • A stately procession of dignitaries entered the hall, marking the start of the ceremony.
  • A long stately procession of dignitaries entered the hall.
  • We watched the stately procession of monks as they made their way to the temple.
  • We watched the stately procession from our balcony.
  • The funeral was marked by a stately procession, reflecting the deceased's importance.
  • The ceremony began with a solemn and stately procession.
  • Despite the rain, the stately procession continued, undeterred by the weather.
  • Despite the rain, the stately procession maintained its dignity.
  • Each year, a stately procession commemorates the town's founding.
  • Tomorrow, a stately procession will mark the opening of Parliament.
  • The newly crowned monarch led a stately procession through the cheering crowds.
  • She imagined a stately procession leading to her coronation.
  • With measured steps, the stately procession advanced towards the cathedral.
  • The mourners formed a stately procession behind the coffin.
  • The artist imagined a stately procession of mythical creatures in his painting.
  • Historians described the queen's triumphant return as a magnificent stately procession.
  • Security was tight for the stately procession of world leaders.
  • The slow, stately procession finally reached the cathedral doors.