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as in to stalk
to walk with exaggerated arm and leg movements
the cat strutted proudly onto the porch with a bird in its mouth
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as in to display
to present so as to invite notice or attention
strutting his blue ribbon for all to see
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as in swagger
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Recent Examples of strut
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Even after corporations clawed at the it-girl craze and spoiled the memes, Charli XCX strutted onward, unfazed, with high-profile remixes that gifted Brat’s songs a second life.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2025
Gráinne O'Hara Belluomo, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
The non-cancelled stripper struts in dressed as a cop (Mike wins this round) and asks which one is Mel.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Verb
The young star strutted down the catwalk wearing two different black suits, one featuring a dramatic open back and knotted fabric, and the other paired with a giant scarf.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
Even after corporations clawed at the it-girl craze and spoiled the memes, Charli XCX strutted onward, unfazed, with high-profile remixes that gifted Brat’s songs a second life.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2025
Noun
And while designers prefer their wares strut down a runway rather than shimmy down a chimney, over the years, consciously or otherwise, many have referenced holiday’s greatest style icon.
—Gráinne O'Hara Belluomo, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
The non-cancelled stripper struts in dressed as a cop (Mike wins this round) and asks which one is Mel.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Verb
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Mangione is charged with first-degree murder in furtherance of an act of terrorism, stalking and a slew of other state and federal charges in both New York and Pennsylvania, for allegedly gunning down Thompson, a married father of two from Minnesota.—
Audrey Conklin,
Fox News,
10 Feb. 2025
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In Heart Eyes, a masked murderer is hell-bent on stalking and killing couples on the lovey-dovey holiday, but for some reason a pair of platonic co-workers (Olivia Holt and Mason Gooding) are in the murderer’s crosshairs.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Trump sends moon rock back to NASA that had been displayed in White House since 2021 Starliner astronauts 'focus on the now:' USA TODAY's exclusive interview with ISS crew NASA astronaut Suni Williams becomes woman with most hours spent on spacewalks When will the snow moon be visible?—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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For example, certain holidays and events, including Pride Month and Black History Month, are no longer displayed by default on the first day of the respective months, sparking some people to criticize the company on its message boards.—
Josh Campbell,
CNN,
11 Feb. 2025
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That seamy swagger of Jack Nicholson as über-dirtbag Randle McMurphy in Cuckoo’s Nest could have been shot here yesterday.—
Matt Thompson,
SPIN,
3 Feb. 2025
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The crude visuals showcase the wrestler's early style and swagger, very different from his style today (not to mention the '90s-era graphics).—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
31 Jan. 2025
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Alcohol industry leaders would rather let the old guidance stand.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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As part of that work, all player facilities, including both dressing rooms and the tunnel, will also move across to the new construction from their current home in the cramped main stand.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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
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Inside the mansion At Holt Kramer's home on an early December evening, Stormy, her rescue poodle, pranced down a spiral staircase into the living room.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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The six-location event will have more than 1,000 boats on display along with thousands of marine products from over 1,000 exhibiting brands.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
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The team withdrew with something that was reportedly injury related, but perhaps was more mental given the new paddle jitters Federico exhibited in the first two days of this event with his new adidas gear.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2025
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Noboa's blend of populist bravado, aggressive security policies, and alignment with brash Trumpian politics has positioned him, at 37, as a formidable figure in Latin America's shifting landscape.—
Jesus Mesa,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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Every aspect is generously suffused with the kind of over-the-top bravado that survivalists, explorers, and Mad Max fans alike would enjoy.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Jan. 2025
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During the spacewalk, Williams and Wilmore removed a radio frequency group antenna assembly from the station’s truss before turning their attention to collecting samples of surface material from both the Destiny laboratory module and the Quest airlock, where crew members exit the station.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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After configuring their tethers and tools, Wilmore moved to the RFG work site while Williams rode the Canadarm2 robotic arm to meet him at the S-band antenna on the starboard (or right-hand) side of the station’s backbone truss.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Strut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strut. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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