STRUT Synonyms: 201 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈstrət

Definition of strut

as in to stalk

to walk with exaggerated arm and leg movements the cat strutted proudly onto the porch with a bird in its mouth

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as in to display

to present so as to invite notice or attention strutting his blue ribbon for all to see

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strut

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noun

as in swagger

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as in stand

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Recent Examples of strut

Verb

Several photos and videos of her strutting down the runway at PrettyLittleThing’s Miami Swim Week event have gone viral, sparking conversation about her transformation. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 11 June 2026 This year is yet another for the World Cup; Yu Masui and Takeji Hirakawa are still strutting their stuff, and Phil Oh, along with Acielle Tanbetova, will be documenting all the off-the-runway action. — Irene Kim, Vogue, 13 June 2026

Noun

Her viral strut and subsequent bounce were reposted on Twitter and is approaching 20 million views in just a couple of days. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 June 2026 This breathable dress, once considered a risqué number when worn by itself, now comes in an array of styles and renditions to strut in, and summer is the perfect time to break out your silkiest slip to bask in the sun. — Julia Guerra, InStyle, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for strut

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Verb

Outrage continues to grow after a drone was reported stalking a terrified wild mustang on North Carolina’s northern Outer Banks.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026
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.

— Adam Reiss, NBC news, 29 June 2026

Definition of stalk

Verb

The lethality of the Russian assaults on Kyiv in the past week displays the challenge Ukraine faces in protecting its capital as Russia innovates and steps up its attacks.

— Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
While your site displays static portfolio shots, Instagram can show the messy but rich middle—the tricky client requests, the material samples, the iteration process that turns a concept into reality.

— Danine Alati, Architectural Digest, 6 July 2026

Definition of display

Noun

But the timing — 1774 — and Gwinnett’s swagger positioned him to be a force in patriot politics.

— Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 30 June 2026
At Caspian’s Cocktails & Caviar, Caesars Palace, they are known bringing rockstar swagger to traditional indulgence, including its menu of playful twists on classic caviar pairings.

— Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Definition of swagger

Noun

White Castle is considered the nation’s first fast-food hamburger stand.

— Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 July 2026
The 52-foot stand features shatterproof bulbs that cast a warm, Edison-style glow, instantly cozying up patios, balconies, pergolas, and outdoor dining setups.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026

Definition of stand

Verb

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.

— Chelsey Sanchez, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
This prancing herd of wild mustangs can be spotted from the river, on a kayak or inner tube.

— Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 17 June 2026

Definition of prance

Verb

This article is based largely on transcripts, deposition videos, and exhibits from three court cases that went to trial in 2024.

— David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 2 July 2026
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu tweets that five passengers from the country were evacuated from the ship and one of them exhibited symptoms after boarding the evacuation flight.

— Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of exhibit

Noun

During the expo, Peachtree Road between Lenox Parkway and Lenox Road will be closed to traffic as the race’s iconic start truss is erected ahead of race day.

— AJC.com, AJC.com, 29 June 2026
The laser systems sit about 10 feet above the ground on a truss, allowing people to walk beneath the installation and look straight up through the canopy of light.

— Kenny Choi, CBS News, 22 June 2026

Definition of truss

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