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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
Noun
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Aerin, $136 Presented in a blue marbleized pot and gold edging, this candle from Aerin is a crowdpleaser and able to elevate any home space.Emma Sandler, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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If your footwork repertoire involves pockets and micro edging, the La Sportiva Miura VS Climbing Shoe is among the best.The Editors, Outside Online, 1 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Her hope is that the Lions will let her tag along for a bit in a floppy throwback outfit, a living, prancing contrast to the mostly mediocre old days before the team was 12-1 and finding ways to win instead of inventing ways to lose.Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 12 Dec. 2024
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Brown broke free one play later and pranced into the end zone for a 31-yard rushing score.Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2024
Verb
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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 dress, complete with a corseted bodice and sweeping train, was embellished with ruffles and lace in alternating shades of yellow and white.Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
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Beneath the garment, Kidman opted for a semi-sheer black blouse with a high-neckline, ruffles and the addition of a floral appliqué.Julia Teti, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The federal criminal complaint includes one count of using a firearm to commit murder, along with two stalking counts and a firearms offense.Natasha Frost, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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Records show a $20,000 bond for the stalking charge and a $2,000 bond for the resisting arrest charge. Information about Daniel's lawyer was not immediately available.Skye Seipp, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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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
Noun
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On his first day in office, he is expected to sign a series of executive orders prioritizing mass deportations and bolstering border security.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Here’s what Trump has proposed: 25% tariffs on all goods coming from Mexico and Canada, to stop the flow of fentanyl and migrants across the U.S. borders.DeArbea Walker, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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His daughter Meghan McCain did not mince words in response.Jeremy Duda, Axios, 19 Dec. 2024
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Randy Moss’ son didn’t mince words after Larry Fitzgerald Sr. posted about his father's health on social media, claiming that Moss has liver cancer.Danielle Jennings, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Flounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flounce. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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