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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prinking
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My introduction to Peters came late last year, when Instagram’s algorithm served me a video of him wearing a baseball cap, primping and pouting for the camera.—
Thomas Chatterton Williams,
The Atlantic,
19 Jan. 2026
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Back in 2022, the mom of three shared a sweet image of the pair dressing up as zombies for Halloween by wearing scary makeup.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
2 Apr. 2026
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It is also known for its elaborate costumes, with many attendees dressing up as their favorite characters.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Prinking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prinking. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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