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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.
—Verb
Watch them stalk and flounce to the beats, connecting hip-to-hip before hitting a stylish freeze.
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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
Verb
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As Eve runs to go find some sort of help, Tilly prances in Nick’s blood and licks some of it up for good measure.Erin Qualey, Vulture, 2 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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Washington’s three-game losing streak has taken them from NFC title contention to fringe postseason territory.Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Kacey Musgraves is decked in denim and fringe at the 2024 CMA Awards.Chiara Kim, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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There were sheer bodices, sheer ruffles, sheer lace dresses and sheer pantsuits.Ada Tseng, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
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Vinyl, ruffles, sequins—the red carpets this week were all about bold statements.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024
Verb
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They’re constantly being stalked and tormented by Sir.Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 Nov. 2024
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The eponymous Milkman, a much older, predatory paramilitary, continually stalks her.Tomi Obaro, Vulture, 21 Nov. 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
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The vicious gang has taken advantage of a lax southern border under the Biden-Harris administration, with many of its foot soldiers swarming the U.S. and unleashing hell on unsuspecting communities.Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Higher tariffs — which are the taxes put on goods that cross national borders — would keep the Chinese from flooding the U.S. market with cheaper EVs than U.S. automakers offer.Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press, 20 Nov. 2024
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Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Days after publicly endorsing Donald Trump for president in the 2024 election, Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy isn't mincing words when reacting to Trump winning the presidency for a second time.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
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For its long running time and handsomely shot inertia, but also for its Cliff’s Notes-adjacent condensing of a massive quote-unquote Great American Novel. Straughan, when asked about the film’s disappointing debut, did not mince words.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Flounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flounce. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.
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