swan

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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. 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 See all Example Sentences for swan 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swan
Verb
  • 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
  • Indeed, Jokic strolled to the huddle expressionless after Aaron Gordon embraced him and Ball Arena erupted.
    Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • About 166 million years ago, dinosaurs ambled across a shallow lagoon in modern-day Britain.
    Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • That result helps Fagin decide how vigorously to exercise each day—or when to rest instead.
    Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 28 Jan. 2025
  • Allow to rest and further dry out while oven heats up.
    Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 27 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • The aircraft can loiter near battle areas for extended periods of time and operate in low ceiling and visibility conditions.
    Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 22 Jan. 2025
  • The footage showed the two men loitering in the area for several minutes, armed with a firearm, before returning to the car at 9:24 p.m.
    Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025

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“Swan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swan. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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