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Recent Examples of flounce
Ada Tseng, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
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
Sally Quinn, Washington Post, 5 July 2024
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
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Noun
The constructed piece featured ruched sides and a maxi flounce on each of the sides for a dramatic and transformative silhouette.
—Ada Tseng, WWD, 24 Oct. 2024
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
Verb
His head had been turned by a gorgeous babe flouncing down the sidewalk.
—Sally Quinn, Washington Post, 5 July 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flounce
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Those still working on their edging skills can trust this ski to hold on hard snow, and those ready to dip a toe off-piste will be encouraged by the Santa Ana 87’s mix of stability in variable conditions and agility in mixed terrain.Jenny Wiegand, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
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This Corona edging tool is also available at Lowe’s and costs under $30.Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 13 Nov. 2024
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After an interlude, two juveniles came prancing down the vines, hopping along to alight on the parkia.Jessica Camille Aguirre, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
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Watching Lyles, one of the hypest athletes on the track, learn about his placement and proceed to prance around the arena and celebrate was nearly as exciting as the race itself.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 12 Aug. 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 long-sleeve wrap dress has a V-neck and a ruffle hem.Isabel Garcia, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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Find it on Amazon This Midi Dress Cinches the Waist Feminine and flowy, this midi dress offers ruffle accents and a wrap-style design.Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 17 Dec. 2024
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In addition, Mangione is facing several federal charges, including two counts of stalking, one count of murder through the use of a firearm, and a firearms offense.Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2025
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She was sentenced to 364 days in jail for violating a restraining order, and still faces trial for stalking Officer Pino.Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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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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To improve its algorithms, SITA’s model can be updated with information such as interview transcripts, photos, and detailed reporting from border police and other officials.Caitlin Chandler, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Little Miami River forms the southern border of this ZIP code.Andrew DePietro, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Trump also didn't mince words in criticizing former President Jimmy Carter, who died last week at the age of 100, for overseeing the Panama Canal Treaty that gave the Central American nation eventual control of the critical waterway.Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 7 Jan. 2025
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When asked about the difference between Thunder coach Mark Daigneault’s rotations and Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau’s approach, Hartenstein didn’t mince words.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Flounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flounce. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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