triumphal procession

Conqueror's celebratory parade

A triumphal procession is a ceremonial parade celebrating a military victory or great achievement.

In ancient Rome, victorious generals paraded through the city with their troops, captives, and spoils.

The term now applies to any grand, celebratory march: The team's triumphal procession through downtown drew thousands of fans.

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victor's crown · white horses · laurel · laurel wreath · glory · march · fanfare · spoils · war trophies · captives · emperor · ancient Rome · Rome · cheering · cheering crowds · crowds · banner · trumpets

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emotional valence and occasion

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Formal journey to interment

funeral march · death march · cortège · mourning procession · memorial march

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Post-hookup morning departure

perp walk · retreat · forced march · rout · capitulation

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Aerial journey by aircraft

exodus · evacuation · retreat · rout · fleeing

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