as in to strut
to walk with exaggerated arm and leg movements
pranced across the room dressed in an outrageous costume
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Recent Examples of prance
Photos shared by the agency show Buddy prancing away in the daylight, as well as Buddy seemingly caught like a deer in headlights at night.
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Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
Enjoying one of these moments free from scrutiny, the five-foot-five, stocky Smalls playfully picked up the captain’s distinctive floppy hat and pranced around the ship, imitating his mannerisms.
—Big Think, 13 Nov. 2025
The zebras pranced, all frisky energy; the elephants, lumbering and mournful, trailed behind with their ancient thoughts.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
Colette pranced by, her curls dangling in a ponytail.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
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Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 8 Dec. 2025
Enjoying one of these moments free from scrutiny, the five-foot-five, stocky Smalls playfully picked up the captain’s distinctive floppy hat and pranced around the ship, imitating his mannerisms.
—Big Think, 13 Nov. 2025
The zebras pranced, all frisky energy; the elephants, lumbering and mournful, trailed behind with their ancient thoughts.
—AFAR Media, 30 Oct. 2025
Colette pranced by, her curls dangling in a ponytail.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prance
Verb
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Devine complied, readily snapping her fingers and strutting her stuff.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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When the lights dimmed, models strutted through the rows to the stage, showcasing workwear silhouettes that reflect the history and continued influence of Asian Americans in the workforce.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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An East Chicago man got two years probation Wednesday in a plea deal for stalking and pointing a firearm.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Another protective order was filed by his ex-wife’s male coworker, whom police report Culleton was allegedly stalking and threatening.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Prance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prance. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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