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as in edging
a strip of fabric gathered or pleated on one edge and used as trimming a prom dress with small flounces along the hem

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Recent Examples of flounce
Noun
Kobi Halperin debuted a dress coat decked out with a gold fringe scarf draped over one shoulder, while Christopher John Rogers had fabric scrap-like fringe flouncing from the sides of collars and waistbands. Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 12 Feb. 2025 Her sleeveless dress included a mock neck and flounce detail in the front that allowed for a thigh-high slit. Mikelle Street, WWD, 9 Dec. 2024
Verb
Steer clear of heavy flounces and statement prints that draw attention to your fuller bust. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025 Overly Fussy Ruffles and Swags Ruffles, flounces, and swags had their moment once upon a time, but they’ve been replaced by cleaner, more tailored designs. Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flounce
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flounce
Noun
  • Testers praised its edging, smearing, and all-day comfort.
    The Editors, Outside Online, 26 June 2025
  • Depending on the thickness of the steel chosen, the edging can last from 20 to 25 years.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 15 June 2025
Verb
  • The sculpture includes the full car body, along with Ferrari’s official prancing horse badges, front and rear lamp lenses, and hood straps.
    Alistair Charlton, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
  • Ball, prancing handsomely around the stage in a leather jacket and see-through club shirt, leaves a stylish impression when in motion.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025
Verb
  • Get in on the summer trend with this striped midi shirtdress, which has a five-button front, short puff sleeves with ruffled cuffs, a tiered skirt, and fringed neck ties.
    Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 19 June 2025
  • Rock ledges, fringed with rockweed and knotted wrack, are visible at low tide.
    Robert Finch June 18, Literary Hub, 18 June 2025
Noun
  • For the Beach Bride For the summer bride hosting a seaside soirée, Loewe’s silk fishnet dress—framed with frothy ruffles—is the perfect blend of whimsy and modernity.
    Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 23 June 2025
  • The ruffle details, adjustable tie straps, and sweetheart neckline give it a feminine, flowing appearance.
    Nicole Pyles, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 May 2025
Verb
  • They were stalked and murdered by an extremist who also nearly killed state senator John Hoffman and his wife, and who had a hit list of other Democratic officials.
    Tim Ryan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
  • More Family being ‘violently’ stalked finds knife, note on doorstep in CA, feds say In Southern California, a family was terrorized by threatening calls and found a knife and note on their doorstep, the FBI says.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 July 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • On May 10, a 4.1 magnitude earthquake near the Tennessee-North Carolina border was felt as far east as Charlotte, the USGS reported.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 12 July 2025
  • The mock-up movie poster stood out amid a slew of other posts that focused on high-stakes matters such as the Trump Administration’s border patrol policies and the relief efforts for the devastating Texas floods.
    Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 12 July 2025
Verb
  • The German government didn't mince words, calling the toy an espionage deviceand recommending that parents destroy all toy instances at once.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 4 July 2025
  • More Getty Images Speaking on his SiriusXM PGA Tour Radio show on Tuesday, Glover didn't mince words.
    Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025

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“Flounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flounce. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.

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