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Recent Examples of flounce
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
28 Feb. 2026
When Hyacinth flounces off to check the hall, Eloise hot on her trail, Sophie begs for a moment of Violet’s time.
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Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
1 June 2026
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Noun
The size of the flounce can also dictate the messaging.
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Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
28 Feb. 2026
When Hyacinth flounces off to check the hall, Eloise hot on her trail, Sophie begs for a moment of Violet’s time.
—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
Look for Wildlife Throughout the park, bison lumber along the road and prairies, while feral horses flounce about the buttes.
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Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flounce
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Install Landscape Edging Plastic, steel, wood, brick, or stone garden edging creates a physical barrier that blocks underground grass roots and keeps them from spreading among your flower beds.
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The organic edging and modern handles create a sleek, sophisticated finish.
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If anything, the dichotomy between the pop star who prances around Versailles in a sheer nightie and the pop star who stomps onstage in knee-high combat boots feels completely authentic and intentional.
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This prancing herd of wild mustangs can be spotted from the river, on a kayak or inner tube.
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On paper, this is also the easiest fixture for the defending champion, so head coach Lionel Scaloni will use this game to rest key players – most importantly 39-year-old Messi – and give minutes to fringe squad members and those who are yet to feature at this tournament.
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In addition to fringe researchers and experts, Senators Kirsten Gillibrand of New York and Mike Rounds of South Dakota are both planning to speak.
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There are certain landscaping features that can get your neighbors' feathers in a ruffle no matter hidden your backyard is.
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The top has double-layer ruffle short sleeves, a flattering V-neckline, and a pretty floral pattern.
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Outrage continues to grow after a drone was reported stalking a terrified wild mustang on North Carolina’s northern Outer Banks.
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Mangione, who is facing two counts of stalking in the killing of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson, remained shackled at both his hands and feet while building engineers worked to free him from the elevator.
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Mesquite and acacia trees ribbon the lower elevations, while Douglas firs and ponderosa pine line the upper reaches.
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Eager to make connections with important people, Kapoor invited mayors to ribbon cuttings and doled outmore than $100,000 in campaign checks from corporate accounts, about half of which went to a political committee supporting a losing candidate in this November’s Miami Beach mayoral race.
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The bears seen in large urban centers and agricultural areas, like the southeastern corners of the state and parts of the western border, are generally transient, as those areas don't have enough woods to create a good habitat.
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Today, they're celebrated not just for their thrift, but for proving that small cars can have enormous personality – a trait Honda is now hoping will resonate far beyond Japan's borders.
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Scott Eastwood isn't mincing his words about being a decent person in show business.
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Merkley, in a separate statement, didn't mince words.
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“Flounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flounce. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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