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also cortèges
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as in entourages
a body of employees or servants who accompany and wait on a person
the movie star's cortege included her hair stylist, makeup artist, personal assistant, and press agent
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as in processions
a body of individuals moving along in an orderly and often ceremonial way
the funeral cortege of mourners stretched for three city blocks
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Noun
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Long before private jets and sprawling entourages became standard for global superstars, Starr and his bandmates — Paul McCartney, John Lennon and George Harrison — were simply four young men navigating fame together, suitcase by suitcase.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026 -
Sure, there were others — boyfriends came and went, entourages, too.—
Merle Ginsberg,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Jan. 2026
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Expect military processions, a major banquet, visits to the legislature, and opportunities for the visiting dignitaries to see the other nation’s citizens.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
26 Apr. 2026
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Relatives of Amal Khalil, a Lebanese journalist who officials and her employer say was killed by an Israeli airstrike yesterday, gathered in Baysariyeh in southern Lebanon this morning to mourn her loss ahead of funeral processions.—
Sean Nevin,
NBC news,
24 Apr. 2026
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The llama has participated in parades, fairs and public events, drawing strong engagement from crowds and appearing to enjoy the attention.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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The llama has appeared at parades and fairs, thriving on public attention.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Corteges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corteges. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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