as in to strut
to walk with exaggerated arm and leg movements
pranced across the room dressed in an outrageous costume
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Recent Examples of prance
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.
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Earlier in the night, two-time defending ice dance world champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates pranced their way through three decades of popular American music and into a big lead after the rhythm dance portion of their competition.
—Dave Skretta, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
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
At Holt Kramer's home on an early December evening, Stormy, her rescue poodle, pranced down a spiral staircase into the living room.
—Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
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Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Earlier in the night, two-time defending ice dance world champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates pranced their way through three decades of popular American music and into a big lead after the rhythm dance portion of their competition.
—Dave Skretta, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
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
At Holt Kramer's home on an early December evening, Stormy, her rescue poodle, pranced down a spiral staircase into the living room.
—Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prance
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During the show, Kai emerged from a red stall door and strutted down the red runway.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
11 June 2025
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In a world of neon, glitter and stiletto boots, Cyrus writhes against walls and struts down sidewalks, notably the Hollywood Walk of Fame.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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Asking Eric: Hoarder’s friend wants to help but doesn’t want to risk causing shame Taylor Swift granted restraining order against Colorado man accused of stalking Real Estate The housing market was supposed to recover this year.—
Denver Post,
Denver Post,
13 June 2025
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The rumbling stirs the horses; the dogs whimper and cower beneath the porch, like when a wolf stalked the property, months before.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2025
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“Prance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prance. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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