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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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Mint spreads by rhizomes, and a garden bed with deep edging will prevent most escapees.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
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The green floral motif and scalloped edging add a vintage twist that is both timeless and charming.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 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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Lenses can also suffer from a malaise known as chromatic aberration, in which different wavelengths of light are refracted to slightly different degrees so that different colors come to focus at different points, resulting in color fringing around objects.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Her eyewear was usually cushioned by her coiffed blonde hair; her beauty aesthetic built intentionally around ‘notes on bangs’: From side-swept to feathery wisps, thick curtains, and a pixie fringed trim.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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While smiling for pictures before the event, Lewinsky wore a strapless, asymmetrical black gown that had ruffle detailing at the bottom.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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An absolute work of art, this extraordinary accessory with a unique silhouette sports a curved handle and wide canopy, with delicate ruffles along the edges.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
Verb
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While Ellie and Dina (Isabela Merced) are out on patrol, Ellie encounters an Infected that has a level of intelligence, stalking her through the aisles and baiting her into traps.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
13 Apr. 2025
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For the past months, institutions have let themselves be stalked by the Trump Administration.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
9 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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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
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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
Verb
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Kerr has high praise for Jokic Kerr did not mince words when describing Jokic’s dominance a few hours before the Warriors played the center who is averaging a 29.7-point triple-double on sterling efficiency.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
5 Apr. 2025
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Writing on LinkedIn, former FDA commissioner Robert Califf, who served in the Biden Administration, minced fewer words.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Flounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flounce. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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