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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
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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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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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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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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
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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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Synopsis reads: Young Annie (Madison Wolfe) is targeted by an ominous white van that stalks her every move.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 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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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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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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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 28 Nov. 2024.
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