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Recent Examples of flounce
Tom Stubbs, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2024
Mescal’s character, Lucius, bites a CGI baboon and chokes it with handcuffs; Denzel Washington’s Macrinus flounces around in caftans, terrorizing Roman senators about loyalty.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 28 Feb. 2016
Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Bsn, Parents, 4 Sep. 2024
At that moment the doctor came in, the skirts of his coat flouncing.
—Caleb Crain, The New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Gambling Man Varying in size, flounce, and attitude, ribbon ties—also called gambler or Kentucky neckties—have long been a legitimate black-tie alternative.
—Tom Stubbs, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2024
Mescal’s character, Lucius, bites a CGI baboon and chokes it with handcuffs; Denzel Washington’s Macrinus flounces around in caftans, terrorizing Roman senators about loyalty.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 28 Feb. 2016
Verb
Shortly before school started, my 16-year-old came home and flounced her arms dramatically on our kitchen island.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Bsn, Parents, 4 Sep. 2024
At that moment the doctor came in, the skirts of his coat flouncing.
—Caleb Crain, The New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flounce
Noun
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To add a simple yet effective border to your garden, skip the plastic edging and instead go for a more natural look.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
29 Mar. 2025
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Mint spreads by rhizomes, and a garden bed with deep edging will prevent most escapees.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The ad, part of the infamous Adrien Brody episode, stars Rachel Dratch, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph in pastel polos and boxy vests prancing around and pouring pretzels, donning knee-length shorts for a special date night.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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At times, the show subverts expectations, casting Salonga as the Into the Woods witch while Peters prances about in a red cloak as Little Red Riding Hood.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Macron’s glam featured her blond hair styled with a voluminous coif and fringe to frame her face.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
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There are a lot of subject areas where a search shouldn't return a broad range of information—where grabbing a range of ideas would expose people to fringe and false information.—
John Timmer,
Ars Technica,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The ruffles extend from the shoulders to halfway down the top, and there’s cute pleated detailing around the collarbone.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2025
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Wilde’s dress was constructed in a long, flowing silhouette with tiered ruffles at the waist and hem, creating a layered effect.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Eric Swarbrick pleaded guilty to interstate stalking and threatening the CEO of Swift's former record label in 2019.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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This leads to a persistent pursuit, stalking, and sometimes even violence, which is all justified by the idea that the other person wants it.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Here’s a peek at the new flavors and some of the ingredients that inspired them: Lemon curd & whey This light and citrusy flavor uses whey as a substitute for lemon juice to make lemon curd that ribbons throughout the ice cream base.—
oregonlive,
oregonlive,
24 May 2023
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Introduce the color in small doses: a throw on the couch, ribbon on a wreath, trim around a lampshade, or even gift wrap on the packages.—
Savanna Bous,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Nov. 2022
Noun
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Officers then spent the majority of the day removing 3,770 packages weighing 1,002 pounds hidden within the squash shipment, border protection said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Other identification that will be accepted in lieu of a REAL ID include a valid U.S. passport or passport card; DHS trusted traveler cards such as Global Entry; Department of Defense IDs; permanent resident cards; and border crossing cards.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Inter Miami coach Javier Mascherano didn’t mince words Wednesday.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Along with many 9-1-1 fans, star Kenneth Choi is not mincing words regarding the shocking death of veteran Peter Krause’s Captain Bobby Nash, who led the first responder drama for eight seasons.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Flounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flounce. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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