flounces 1 of 2

noun

plural of flounce
as in edgings
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

present tense third-person singular of flounce
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as in minces

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as in frills

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Recent Examples of flounces
Noun
For some, summer is about wearing lightweight bohemian pieces, like flowing blouses, voluminous dresses, a lots of frills and flounces. — Emma Bocchi, Vogue, 28 June 2026 Prone to wearing clothes that suggest an overgrown pre-teen herself, all frills, flounces and bright colors, Martha doesn’t look like great maternal material to Claire, although this judgmental attitude may be evidence of her own maternal deficiencies. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2026 Two centuries later, frills and flounces are back in style on the heels of the cottagecore bedding scene, allowing your bedscape to embrace its softer side. — 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flounces
  1. ruffles
  2. sashays
  3. embroiders
  4. trims
  5. prances
  6. swags
  7. borders
  8. stalks
Noun
  • Related Articles The dress was designed with a flowing sensibility in mind, featuring the Victorian design element of a high collar contrasted by fluttering bohemian shift silhouette, long sleeves and plenty of ruffles on the bodice and skirt.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2026
  • For the occasion, Klum opted for a gloriously theatrical, tangerine-orange Lever Couture dress that featured sculptural, accordion-pleated ruffles that fell from mini-dress length to an arpeggiated train.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of ruffles
Verb
  • Aneha sashays away, all the way down the paved road and back to the lobby, while Cam cleans up her mess, graciously thanking everyone for taking the time to come out and support them.
    — Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of sashays
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  • Also in Bangkok, Maekhoo prints and embroiders Hawaiian-style silk shirts with futuristic scenes inspired by temple murals.
    — Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of embroiders
Noun
  • All four trims continue to be powered by the 1,160cc T-plane triple, although the engine has received a substantial round of revisions.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Broadly speaking, customers are paying more for high-end trims and for bigger vehicles, which tend to be more profitable for the auto companies.
    — Willa Rubin, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of trims
Verb
  • Taita prances along rock walls and rolls in the dirt, meowing with his tail held high.
    — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • In the music video for the song, Stiteler prances around several iconic locations in Puerto Rico and takes viewers on a visual journey across the Island.
    — Daniela Avila, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
Definition of prances
Verb
  • Magnolia leaf and fir branch garland swags drape our staircases, and warm white lights illuminate our trees.
    — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025
Definition of swags
Noun
  • Recent acquisitions include Richards River Camp in the Mara North Conservancy and a collection of properties in Rwanda, signaling ambitious growth beyond Kenya's borders.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The Basel Committee coordinated banking supervision across borders, and the Council of Europe’s 2024 AI convention shows that binding agreement on principles is attainable.
    — Stephen Pitt-Walker, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of borders
Verb
  • Hell stalks the delegates of Lethe House in the conclusion to the Ninth House trilogy.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
  • So instead of cruising neighborhoods the way God and nature intended, Rodriguez stalks a captive audience.
    — Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of stalks

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“Flounces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flounces. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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