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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
  • The silhouette was slim-fitting, with a scoop neckline and flowing skirt that cascaded in ruffles to the red carpet.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • That spirit was alive across collections, where sweet bows, light pink shades, ruffles, and even embroidered kittens made their way onto bridal looks.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of ruffles
Verb
  • He high-steps, air-guitars, and sashays around as a program who abandoned his once-rebellious origins to survive the danger of the Grid.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2025
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
  • Lace was expertly placed with thoughtful trims and underlays to create detailed masterpieces.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
  • According to the post, folks can lease a new Palisade in its two entry-level trims (SE and SEL) for as little as $249 per month in Florida and California.
    — Jerry Perez, The Drive, 14 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
  • Meanwhile, North Korea has been adding mines, barbed wire fences, tactical roads, anti-tank walls and other fortifications to what's already one of the world's most heavily armed borders.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
  • That protects state budgets but leaves businesses within their borders with less money to invest.
    — Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 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 26 Oct. 2026.

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