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Recent Examples of flounce
Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
Gaga, 38, arrived in a black Celine by Hedi Slimane cape shoulder flounce dress with a daring slit that showed off major leg — as well as the fishnet stockings underneath.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 29 June 2024
Watch them stalk and flounce to the beats, connecting hip-to-hip before hitting a stylish freeze.
—Celia Wren, Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2024
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Noun
Quiet luxury goes out with a whisper as buyers turn to lace, lingerie, florals and flounce at Chloé, Loewe and Valentino, and strong suiting at Saint Laurent and Stella McCartney.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024
Gaga, 38, arrived in a black Celine by Hedi Slimane cape shoulder flounce dress with a daring slit that showed off major leg — as well as the fishnet stockings underneath.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Verb
This is someone who built her outfits around her megawatt Van Cleef & Arpels diamonds, and who once flounced out of a 1965 Beverly Hills dinner before Princess Margaret, the guest of honor, had even arrived, after taking objection to the seating plan.
—Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 29 June 2024
Watch them stalk and flounce to the beats, connecting hip-to-hip before hitting a stylish freeze.
—Celia Wren, Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flounce
Noun
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If your footwork repertoire involves pockets and micro edging, the La Sportiva Miura VS Climbing Shoe is among the best.The Editors, Outside Online, 1 Dec. 2024
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Eckley chose the sleek Corten steel edging, and Fitzpatrick came up with the idea of tempering its modernity by continuing grass up the steps.Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2024
Verb
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Her hope is that the Lions will let her tag along for a bit in a floppy throwback outfit, a living, prancing contrast to the mostly mediocre old days before the team was 12-1 and finding ways to win instead of inventing ways to lose.Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
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Brown broke free one play later and pranced into the end zone for a 31-yard rushing score.Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2024
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Sail on to Tobacco Caye, a charming five-acre coral island fringed with palm trees.Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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Lying 27 miles to the north, this dozy islet fringed by luminous powder-soft pink sand and is home to stunning beaches, caves, and exotic birds.CNT Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024
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The Pioneer Women's recent fashion drop features Drummond’s signature florals, ruffle details, and comfy cuts — with a seasonal twist.Miles Walls, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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The men get all gussied up in their flashy duds (read: lots of velvet, paisley, ruffles, pastels) and meet Joan in the driveway.EW.com, EW.com, 26 Sep. 2024
Verb
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Photography, like family, is stalked by questions of power, of ownership, of autonomy.Max Norman, ARTnews.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Karr denied stalking the family in audio recordings played in the documentary.Jessica Sager, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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
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The Nordic country that joined the alliance in 2023 has already accused Moscow of stoking a migrant crisis at its border.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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In today’s interconnected world, borders blur while regulations multiply.Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D., Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Kacey Musgraves Is on Fire By Maggie Ekberg Contributing Entertainment Writer 2 Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Kacey Musgraves didn't mince words about a fan who threw her Tampa concert off course.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Add basil, pine nuts and ½ cup of the cheese; process until basil is minced, 15 to 30 seconds.Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Flounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flounce. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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