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verb

as in to strut
to walk with exaggerated arm and leg movements the svelte young models sashayed down the catwalk with practiced insouciance

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Recent Examples of sashay
Noun
When her alternate, Sue (Qualley), sashays into Elisabeth’s old TV station, a palpitating Harvey instantly anoints her his new exercise goddess. Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024 Come here to idle in the gardens while nibbling on a Pierre Hermé macaron or sashay round the sceney pool in a couture kaftan; make sure to book a room that overlooks the gardens and that pool and sip a glass of Champagne or two on the balcony. Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 10 July 2024
Verb
Entitled little dogs were sashaying down Santa Monica Boulevard. Danielle Pergament, Allure, 21 Apr. 2025 However, after a show-stopping performance from both contestants, RuPaul decided that neither would be sashaying away this week. Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sashay
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sashay
Noun
  • Each of the six itineraries is an experiential deep dive of immersive cultural moments, unforgettable active excursions, the most stunning sights and indulgent cuisine.
    Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
  • Noise-reducing Earplugs Sometimes a European city break means sticking to a small budget and finding ways to stretch your budget to see as many cities or enjoy as many excursions as possible.
    Gregory Robinson, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025
Verb
  • During the show, Kai emerged from a red stall door and strutted down the red runway.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 11 June 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • Following the Europe dates, Minogue plans to take the tour to South America and Mexico.
    Caroline Frost, Deadline, 14 June 2025
  • The fee-free days only waive fees for standard amenities, which do not include fees or costs associated with campground reservations, cabin rentals or special tours.
    Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 June 2025
Verb
  • Lights and camera action In Epic’s Celestial Park, an introductory area of the new park, there are prancing water fountain and a lagoon at the foot of the Helios Grand Hotel.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
  • The tall Burr Johnson is often a loner in this group, gesturing and prancing, then suddenly swirling into larger-scale motion.
    Roslyn Sulcas, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • Mariah lost senior dog Rocky late in 2024 at age 12, having had him since childhood, and regularly posts videos of him in remembrance—playing, napping, on walks, and playing with his sister, Gigi.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
  • The relationship between the two was on display Wednesday night in Harlem's Apollo Theater, where Davis received both a lifetime achievement award and a spot on the theater's walk of fame.
    Ralphie Aversa, USA Today, 6 June 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • Under the conditions of his plea agreement, negotiated by deputy prosecutor Claire Maddox and defense attorney Bill James, a second count of internet child stalking was dropped.
    John Lynch, Arkansas Online, 11 June 2025
Noun
  • The zippy 800 hp motorboat will be available to rent for a full or half day, with both hotel guests and visitors able to enjoy private jaunts.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 June 2025
  • One weekend in 1986, on a jaunt in a rented cabin with her soon-to-be-ex-lover, Alison Bechdel, a virtually unknown cartoonist in her twenties living in the Twin Cities, had an anxiety attack.
    Charlie Tyson, New Yorker, 4 June 2025

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“Sashay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sashay. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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