Saturday, November 5, 2016

Cavalcade Example Sentences

Definition

1 a : a procession of riders or carriages
b : a procession of vehicles or ships
2 : a dramatic sequence or procession : series


He felt it not only from the sound of the hoofs of the approaching cavalcade, but because as he drew near everything grew brighter, more joyful, more significant, and more festive around him.

The president’s cavalcade included several sports utility vehicles, six police cars, and a police motorcycle unit.

When the celebrity pulled up at the hotel, he was part of a cavalcade of luxury vehicles.

The parade will be brought to a close by a group of veterans driving a cavalcade of antique vehicles.

When the cavalcade of tanks rolled into the city, it was followed by soldiers who were eager to end the war.

Citizens lined the streets to see the prince’s cavalcade on his wedding day.

We saw cavalcade of cars on the street yesterday.

Ferguson and Kennedy leaned over and saw an immense cavalcade.

He was still watching the approaching cavalcade intently, and smiling to himself.

The cavalcade arrived at the hotel.


Friday, October 21, 2016

Evanescent Example Sentences


Definition

: tending to vanish like vapor
: lasting only for a very short time


I think because we are young, issues we encounter with mental health are often excused as evanescent, and therefore not something to be taken seriously.

We would have all missed the evanescent moment if not for the photographer’s speed and skill.

Even though April seemed interested in taking piano lessons now, her mother knew her interest was only evanescent and would soon disappear.

Rainbows are evanescent because they do not stay around for long periods of time.

When the temperature rises, the snow becomes evanescent as it turns into water.

The lightning was evanescent and disappeared just as quickly as it appeared.

For a while, the scent of the roses filled the room, and then it became evanescent.

The Hawaiian waterfall is so beautiful it could never be an evanescent memory for anyone.

Unfortunately, the best dreams are always evanescent and end at sunrise.

Your childhood years are evanescent so appreciate each moment before you have to grow up and get a job.

Money is evanescent, but love and friendship are forever.

His memory is as evanescent as a snowflake.

His coffee had steam that was evanescent.

The sight of Anna’s evanescent breath in the chilly air made Mike’s heart race a little faster yet.

You don't realize how evanescent youth really is until you are older.

There is nothing more glorious than the evanescent beauty of a sunset.

She was an evanescent memory, but he could still see and hear her like it was only yesterday.

This worldly life is of no residence and all what is on it are evanescent.



Monday, October 3, 2016

Guerdon Example Sentences

Definition:

: reward, recompense


He feels like his family is his guerdon for all his hard work.