Fashion Show Terminology

noun a series or sequence of events or things

• The cavalcade of dignitaries made its way through the city streets.
• We watched the cavalcade of cars drive by during the parade.
• The cavalcade of motorcycles roared down the highway.
• The cavalcade of emotions overwhelmed her as she watched the sunset.

noun a lavish or extravagant display or event

• The opera was a grand extravaganza of music, costumes, and set design.
• The party last night was an absolute extravaganza with all the decorations and entertainment.
• The new theme park is a total extravaganza - you have to check it out!
• Her performance on stage was an emotional extravaganza, captivating the audience with every word she sang.

verb to rise from a lying or sitting position

adverb used to indicate the action of rising from a lying or sitting position

• It is important to get up early in the morning to start your day productively.
• Hey, get up! We have a lot of things to do today.
• Come on, dude, get up and let's hit the road!
• After facing failure, it's important to get up and try again.

verb to stare at in a lecherous manner

• It is inappropriate to ogle someone in a professional setting.
• Stop ogling that person, it's rude.
• I caught him oogling at her from across the room.
• The picturesque scenery was so captivating, I couldn't help but ogle at it.

noun a playful or lively movement or dance

verb to move with high, springy steps

• The elegant horse began to prance around the show ring.
• I couldn't help but giggle as the puppy tried to prance like a big dog.
• She thinks she can just prance into the party like she owns the place.
• With a skip in her step, she seemed to prance through life with ease.

noun a leisurely walk or stroll, especially one taken in a public place for pleasure or display

verb to take a leisurely walk or stroll, especially in a public place

• The elegant promenade along the waterfront is a popular spot for evening strolls.
• Let's take a leisurely walk along the promenade and enjoy the view.
• I heard there's a cool new promenade opening up downtown, wanna check it out?
• As she walked down the promenade of memories, she couldn't help but smile at all the happy moments.

noun Naked can also function as a noun to refer to a state of nudity or being unclothed.

adjective Stark means complete or utter, and when used with naked, it emphasizes the state of being completely unclothed or exposed.

adverb Naked is an adverb in this phrase, modifying the verb 'to be' to describe the state of being without clothing.

• The suspect was found stark naked in the middle of the street.
• I can't believe he ran out of the house stark naked!
• She dared him to streak through the park stark naked.
• The truth was laid bare, leaving her feeling stark naked in front of everyone.

noun a state of nervous excitement or confusion

adjective in a state of nervous excitement or confusion

• She was in a tizzy trying to organize the event at such short notice.
• Don't get yourself in a tizzy over such a small issue.
• She went into a tizzy when she found out her favorite band was coming to town.
• His mind was in a tizzy trying to process all the information at once.

noun equipment or accessories worn by a person, typically for a specific purpose

verb to provide with necessary equipment or accessories

• The soldiers were fully accoutered with their helmets, body armor, and weapons.
• Make sure you accouter yourself with all the necessary gear before heading out.
• I need to accouter myself with some snacks before we go on this road trip.
• She accoutered herself with confidence before entering the job interview.