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Recent Examples of flounce
Madeline Fass, Vogue, 14 June 2024
Her exquisite pink-ombré silk organza skirt partners with her movement and billows with tiers of flounce.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Feb. 2024
Celia Wren, Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2024
There's a Greek island, muscular extras flouncing around in flippers, and Meryl Streep getting frisky with a power drill.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 18 July 2023
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Noun
Cinq à Sept polka-dot flounce dress $495 NEIMAN MARCUS
The Beach Essential
Every summer wardrobe needs a throw-on-and-go dress for anything from beach days to weekend coffee runs.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 14 June 2024
Her exquisite pink-ombré silk organza skirt partners with her movement and billows with tiers of flounce.
—Fawnia Soo Hoo, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Feb. 2024
Verb
Watch them stalk and flounce to the beats, connecting hip-to-hip before hitting a stylish freeze.
—Celia Wren, Washington Post, 12 Feb. 2024
There's a Greek island, muscular extras flouncing around in flippers, and Meryl Streep getting frisky with a power drill.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 18 July 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flounce
Noun
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Gold edgings and flatware tie them all together like a bow on a package.Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
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Thanks to metal edging and an enhanced rocker on this nimble ski, the downhill was a blast, too.Stephanie Pearson, Outside Online, 8 Oct. 2024
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The prancing horses have jumped Red Bull for second in the standings, just 29 points off leaders McLaren.Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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There’s so much going on with Joel Schumacher’s version of Edward Nygma: prancing physicality, neon-red hair, a lime-green spandex suit that doesn’t hide very much.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2024
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Tucked at the base of a ridge of ragged, jagged bare rock and fringed by cattails, Ayer Lake is home for the endangered desert pupfish and the Gila topminnow.Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 26 Oct. 2024
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Gap campaign star Tyla made a strong case for neon yellow and fringe with her Area dress, which was just presented at New York Fashion Week.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2024
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A number of styles on the market that reflect this carefree spirit—like the romantic tops and lace and silk dresses that play with transparency and rippling ruffles—may feel familiar, but designers presented them in new and inviting ways.Laura Jackson, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2024
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The standout looks included a nude colored tank leather dress with asymmetric ruffles and ruching and a back that resembled a swimsuit, and a white mess dress with a hem that hits just below the knee.Blue Carreon, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024
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In the episode, which is a parody of various slasher films, the cast — including Friedle's Eric Matthews, Fishel's Topanga Lawrence, and Strong's Shawn Hunter — is stalked by an unknown killer after being trapped in the school during detention.Lauren Huff, EW.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Agatha, ever in search of ways to stay alive, promises to deliver Billy at the Road’s end if Rio will stop stalking her every move.Caroline Framke, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
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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
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The district, which covers areas of East Oakland near the San Leandro and Alameda borders, was vacated last-minute by Councilmember Treva Reid, leading to an unexpectedly open race.Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Trump’s gains among Latino voters included historic wins in places such as Starr County, Texas — a border county that had voted Democratic for 100 years – and in Miami-Dade, Florida, which went red for the first time in more than 30 years.Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Furthermore, a recent Goldman Sachs study, via the New York Times, estimates generative AI could eventually take over 300 million full-time jobs, and Woods isn’t mincing words about its impact.William Earl, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Garlic: Finely mince four cloves of garlic to flavor the potatoes.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Flounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flounce. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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