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Cortege

usgb/kɔːrˈteʒ/Volume
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Ceremonial Respect

Cortege often implies respect in a formal ceremony, like honoring someone's life at a funeral.

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Spectators bowed their heads as the cortege passed.
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Slow Movement

In a cortege, people or vehicles move slowly, signifying solemnity or significance.

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Traffic stopped to allow the cortege to proceed at a measured pace.
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Cultural Variance

The formality and structure of a cortege can vary widely across different cultures.

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In her homeland, the cortege was a vibrant, musical procession.
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