as in excursion
a short trip for pleasure
just a little weekend sashay we took to get away from it all
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as in to strut
to walk with exaggerated arm and leg movements
the svelte young models sashayed down the catwalk with practiced insouciance
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Recent Examples of sashay
Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 28 July 2025
For a sashay down memory lane, here's Posey interpreting the Dewey Decimal System through dance in Party Girl.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 3 June 2025
Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
Four roaches sashayed across the floor under the three-compartment sink.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Come here to idle in the gardens while nibbling on a Pierre Hermé macaron or sashay round the sceney pool in a couture kaftan; make sure to book a room that overlooks the gardens and that pool and sip a glass of Champagne or two on the balcony.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 28 July 2025
For a sashay down memory lane, here's Posey interpreting the Dewey Decimal System through dance in Party Girl.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 3 June 2025
Verb
Understand Substorms The aurora isn’t sashaying at full blast all night.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
Four roaches sashayed across the floor under the three-compartment sink.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sashay
Noun
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The hotel plans to organize excursions to nearby wine estates for tastings.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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For excursions to nearby river towns like Lambertville or Stockton, a car is helpful.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Klum’s son, Henry Samuel, even strutted down the runway with his proud mom giving him a shout-out during post-show comments.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
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On Tuesday, May 12, fashion brand Commas held its Australian Fashion Week show in the Sydney suburb of Tamarama Beach, during which models walked down a large staircase and onto the sand before strutting along the shoreline.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
Noun
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For a certain kind of traveler—the one who plans their Coachella itinerary around gallery hours, or lingers on the architecture walking tour long after the rest of the group has moved on—Palm Springs is less a vacation destination and more a recurring obsession.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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The feature doc charts Liam and Noel Gallagher’s triumphant reunion tour Oasis Live ’25, considered one of the most anticipated rock ‘n’ roll comebacks.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Connecticut’s top Banana will be dancing and prancing from the ballpark to the ballroom.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
13 May 2026
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In another clip, the deer continues to prance around the meadow, once again spinning in circles and once again appearing to grow dizzy.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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Boone’s words proved prescient, as Weathers, just a tad trimmer, retired 13 straight Baltimore batters following a game-opening walk.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
12 May 2026
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Kyle Manzardo and Fry each had two hits for the Guardians, who drew a season-high 10 walks, including three by Rhys Hoskins.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The News has reached out to Bath Village Police for additional information regarding the events preceding the arrest and who Comstock is accused of stalking.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
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Both depict the story of an attorney and family being stalked by a violent psychopath.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Noun
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He’ll get used to that jaunt during the offseason program.—
Mike Kaye
Updated May 14,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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Head to Big Sky Stables and saddle up for a horseback ride on the beach, a ride through tropical forest and river, or a jaunt during sunset.—
Essence,
Essence,
13 May 2026
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“Sashay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sashay. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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