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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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verb

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Recent Examples of flounce
Noun
Lilly represents the tension between the old and new guard, flouncing into the White House with a profound disregard for tradition and a voracious desire to tear it all down. Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025 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
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7 Feb. 2025 Overly Fussy Ruffles and Swags Ruffles, flounces, and swags had their moment once upon a time, but they’ve been replaced by cleaner, more tailored designs.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 18 Jul. 2025.

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