FLOUNCE Synonyms: 112 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of flounce

as in edging

a strip of fabric gathered or pleated on one edge and used as trimming a prom dress with small flounces along the hem

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verb

as in to prance

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as in to fringe

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Noun

The size of the flounce can also dictate the messaging. — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2026 When Hyacinth flounces off to check the hall, Eloise hot on her trail, Sophie begs for a moment of Violet’s time. — Christina Grace Tucker, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2026

Verb

The cowl neck and flounce hem offer a drapey, effortless look, and the straps are adjustable to get a comfortable neckline fit. — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2025 Floating around London’s Chelsea Flower Show as dusk is about to fall, the air is thick, the herbal scents of salvia and geranium offset by the minty nepeta and the flouncing citrus sucker punch of verbana. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for flounce

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Noun

An old toothbrush can help reach between the balusters or spindles and decorative edging on posts and caps.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
The organic edging and modern handles create a sleek, sophisticated finish.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026

Definition of edging

Verb

The most famous item is a birch-bark saddle emblazoned with a prancing horse – the design from which the tomb takes its modern name.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 26 July 2026
Besides his frenetic and prancing stage presence and whimsical storytelling, Fleming’s HBO special was memorable for his purple bodysuit designed by Anthony Sartino, who famously created wardrobes for the late rock star Prince.

— Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 July 2026

Definition of prance

Verb

The coastline of the region is fringed with ridiculously good-looking beaches and traditional fishing villages where the boats still return with the day’s catch.

— Nigel Hack, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026
On paper, this is also the easiest fixture for the defending champion, so head coach Lionel Scaloni will use this game to rest key players – most importantly 39-year-old Messi – and give minutes to fringe squad members and those who are yet to feature at this tournament.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 27 June 2026

Definition of fringe

Noun

Gerber wore a black chiffon gown made from long, sheer panels and narrow rows of vertical ruffles, with deep V necklines cut into the front and back.

— Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 July 2026
The alternate dress, which was revealed for the first time in 2011, was also an ivory silk taffeta gown with the same ruffles around the neck as the original but without the signature lace.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

Definition of ruffle

Verb

In the state of Georgia alone, 17 officers have been caught using Flock in order to stalk and harass people.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 30 July 2026
According to a report by 404 Media, there have been more than a dozen cases of police officers accused of or arrested for using Flock to harass and stalk people, including ex-partners.

— T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Definition of stalk

Verb

Mesquite and acacia trees ribbon the lower elevations, while Douglas firs and ponderosa pine line the upper reaches.

— Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
Eager to make connections with important people, Kapoor invited mayors to ribbon cuttings and doled outmore than $100,000 in campaign checks from corporate accounts, about half of which went to a political committee supporting a losing candidate in this November’s Miami Beach mayoral race.

— Sarah Blaskey, Miami Herald, 16 Dec. 2025

Definition of ribbon

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But he was caught by Chinese border patrol in Tibet’s Shigatse region, while making the risky journey to the Nepal border on foot with a guide.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
The plan The state Department of Transportation planned to add toll lanes to an 11-mile stretch from uptown to the South Carolina border in order to address congestion.

— DJ Simmons August 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026

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