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Recent Examples of swan
This season reaches its pinnacle of camp with a visit from Oscar Wilde himself (Jordan Sebastian Waller), who swans through a crowd of Manhattan elite dropping droll asides after the premiere of his first play, Vera; or, The Nihilists.
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EW.com, 27 Oct. 2023
The music video, in which Tay swans around a Malibu mansion in a pastel two-piece, was more controversial.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2023
People, especially San Francisco old-timers, like to talk about the way our politicos tend to swan through the dining room at lunchtime, shaking outstretched hands on the way to their favorite tables.
—Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Oct. 2021
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EW.com, 27 Oct. 2023
The music video, in which Tay swans around a Malibu mansion in a pastel two-piece, was more controversial.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2023
People, especially San Francisco old-timers, like to talk about the way our politicos tend to swan through the dining room at lunchtime, shaking outstretched hands on the way to their favorite tables.
—Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Oct. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swan
Verb
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Indeed, Jokic strolled to the huddle expressionless after Aaron Gordon embraced him and Ball Arena erupted.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2025
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Pick up permits to visit or camp in the state park, stroll through a 2-acre desert garden, explore an expansive interpretive exhibit that covers the history, geology, and culture of the surrounding area, or buy a souvenir in the gift shop.—
Pam LeBlanc,
Southern Living,
24 Jan. 2025
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The spot begins with Dre, 59, and Snoop, 53, dressed in tuxes, sauntering through an elegant nightclub as chic guests glance their way.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
10 Dec. 2024
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As the stage lights came up in the Rogers Centre, Taylor Swift sauntered over to her guitar adding in a few slow motion swirls and twirls.—
Bryan West,
USA TODAY,
16 Nov. 2024
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As the horde dispersed from Ohio Stadium toward warm homes and open bars, one fan ambled slowly, wearing a gray hoodie with a scarlet block O, his chilled breath guiding each joyful, uncertain step.—
Justin Williams,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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About 166 million years ago, dinosaurs ambled across a shallow lagoon in modern-day Britain.—
Shi En Kim,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Jan. 2025
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Spend a quintessential small-town day moseying through the local shops and boutiques on historic Main Street.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 Dec. 2024
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Book a seat for the adorable Teddy Bear Tea, an annual event featuring singing, dancing, storytelling and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, or mosey over to the legendary Sazerac Bar for a strong holiday edge-remover.—
Catherine Garcia,
theweek,
11 Dec. 2024
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The delay also gives the two sides time to put the lawsuit to rest, which would otherwise hamper any negotiations.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Athletes or those in particularly good shape often have resting pulses below that 60 threshold.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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He was arraigned on charges of loitering and prowling at night, criminal mischief, disturbing the peace, criminal trespass, evading arrest on furry feet, scatting rubbing and a bunch of summaries for smelling bad.—
Andy Biggs,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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In May, Stewart was placed on a 20-day suspension by former LMPD Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel after failing to follow several protocols related to an incident when an officer under his supervision used excessive force against an unhoused man who was allegedly loitering in a hotel lobby.—
Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
17 Dec. 2024
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“Swan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swan. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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