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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
Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2025
According to the study, in each region, the cartilage is porous and also has thick struts that help the skeleton with strain from multiple directions.
—Discover Magazine, 20 May 2025
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
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Verb
The fun-size fashionista struts toward what catches her eye.
—Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2025
According to the study, in each region, the cartilage is porous and also has thick struts that help the skeleton with strain from multiple directions.
—Discover Magazine, 20 May 2025
Noun
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strut
Verb
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Green, 53, pleaded guilty to the main murder-for-hire conspiracy charge along with stalking and brandishing a firearm during a violent crime.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2025
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From the dark evening hours until the early morning of July 11, 2022, a crew of California men allegedly stalked a Brinks armored semi truck for 300 miles.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
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The Meta logo is displayed during the Viva Technology show at Parc des Expositions Porte de Versailles on May 22, 2024 in Paris, France.—
Kate Knibbs,
Wired News,
25 June 2025
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The bakery case displays the day’s dessert specials.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
25 June 2025
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At 88, the blues legend still prowls the stage like a man with something to prove—but there’s also a real sensitivity to his swagger.—
Mark Nevins,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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Speaking of which, here’s where audiences first became acquainted with Ewan McGregor, who alongside Kerry Fox and Christopher Eccleston serves up so much charismatic, 20-something rebellious swagger that he was destined to become a movie star.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
20 June 2025
Noun
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During peach season, purchase fruits from local growers at a farm stand or farmers' market.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
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One of those places with just a few gates, a single coffee stand, and not much else.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
Verb
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Ball, prancing handsomely around the stage in a leather jacket and see-through club shirt, leaves a stylish impression when in motion.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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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
Verb
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Along with being experts in the martial arts, many of the competitors exhibit supernatural abilities.—
Michileen Martin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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The 23-year-old exhibited multiple unforced errors from advantageous positions.—
Leon Imber,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
Noun
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This wasn’t just technical bravado, but a commitment to realism.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
4 June 2025
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Few contemporary actors better embody the bravado and edginess of native New Yorkers than Natasha Lyonne.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
17 May 2025
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The project's main load-bearing steel truss structure consists of 93 segments, weighing a total of 22,000 tons—equivalent to the weight of two Eiffel Towers.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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The subflooring should have been screwed to the floor trusses instead of nailed.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2025
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“Strut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strut. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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