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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
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Cool for the Winter James Marsden strolls around New York City's Midtown in a denim coat and shades on Dec. 18.Alexandra Schonfeld, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
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And to top it all off, a second cat, an all-black one, strolls up at sunrise, getting a second breakfast.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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On Thursday night, a procession of Hollywood's most elite members sauntered up the brick driveway—covered in a beige color carpet—of the Chateau Marmont and were transported to the luxurious world of iconic designer Brunello Cucinelli.Paul Chi, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2024
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In this rematch, Metcalf will return from a knee injury that cost him two games, and the 49ers’ cornerbacks will be led by Lenoir, who saunters in fresh off Wednesday’s contract extension (five years, $92 million).Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Itineraries feature coastal jaunts to Venice and Portofino, ambles through Tuscan wine country, and journeys to the jewels of Sicily, including Palermo and Taormina.Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Nov. 2024
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So the patriarch of the football family — the only one with two brothers to face off as opposing head coaches in the championship game of a major American team sport — ambled down the maze of stairs and down a hallway to find out what the fuss was all about.Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 25 Nov. 2024
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Now, Joker 2, starring Lady Gaga as Harley Quinn alongside the returning Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck/the Joker, is moseying its way into theaters to decidedly less buzz.Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 4 Oct. 2024
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After each of the five items was auctioned off, Gomez moseyed over to the winning bidders to congratulate them.KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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However, there are still three more weeks left this season, and with Detroit defenders getting injured at an alarming rate, the Eagles or Vikings could wind up being the NFC team resting the first week of the playoffs while the Lions will have to fend off a wild-card foe.Austin Mock, The Athletic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Coach Carlo Ancelotti has several selection choices to make regarding his team after their 3-3 draw with Rayo Vallecano on Saturday night, but he is expected to bring Vinícius Júnior back into the line-up after resting him for the La Liga game at the weekend.Sam Leveridge, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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The rehab of the existing structure will add a new roof and windows, as well as an internal courtyard, which could offer an alternative to loitering on the sidewalk.Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 24 Nov. 2024
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Phoenix police officers had been called because a White man was loitering at a convenience store on Aug. 19.Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Swan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swan. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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