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
Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
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.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 10 July 2024
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Entitled little dogs were sashaying down Santa Monica Boulevard.
—Danielle Pergament, Allure, 21 Apr. 2025
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Noun
When her alternate, Sue (Qualley), sashays into Elisabeth’s old TV station, a palpitating Harvey instantly anoints her his new exercise goddess.
—Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024
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.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 10 July 2024
Verb
And though Lana had been in the position several times before—three times, in fact—her lip sync skills couldn't save her this time, and she was asked to sashay away.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Entitled little dogs were sashaying down Santa Monica Boulevard.
—Danielle Pergament, Allure, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sashay
Noun
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Embrace the Moment: An excursion for individuals living with dementia and their family care partners.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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Expect shore excursions that complement the astronomical theme, such as a visit to Stonehenge in England, a historic site believed to have been constructed to align with the winter and summer solstices.—
Chrissie McClatchie,
Travel + Leisure,
25 June 2025
Verb
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In a separate video from backstage, Cyrus struts in her gold bodysuit.—
Anna Chan,
Billboard,
20 June 2025
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Two tall sandhill crane parents strutted through the marsh, their downy red colt toddling behind them.—
Anne Readel,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Adam Sandler has announced a 30-city fall arena tour across America that will kick September 5 in Jacksonville, FL, before making its way to New York, Toronto, Chicago, Indianapolis, Omaha, and Seattle.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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The announcement comes just one week after the boy band announced its headlining world tour.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
26 June 2025
Verb
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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
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Lights and camera action In Epic’s Celestial Park, an introductory area of the new park, there are prancing water fountain and a lagoon at the foot of the Helios Grand Hotel.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2025
Noun
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And at times, in certain places and situations, it was expected and welcome—on a long walk, or when a person confessed something pitiful, or at a funeral or a party.—
Zadie Smith,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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That remained the case in Sunday’s 12-5, rubber match win over the A’s, as Chisholm went 2-for-4 with four RBI, a solo homer, two runs scored and a walk while shining on defense.—
Gary Phillips,
Hartford Courant,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Green, 53, pleaded guilty to the main murder-for-hire conspiracy charge along with stalking and brandishing a firearm during a violent crime.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2025
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From the dark evening hours until the early morning of July 11, 2022, a crew of California men allegedly stalked a Brinks armored semi truck for 300 miles.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
Noun
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Cedar Bloom, a campground and farm in Cave Junction, has become an annual jaunt, and for good reason.—
The Editors,
Outside Online,
25 June 2025
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The movie follows a group of best friends from high school who attempt to reconnect during a weekend jaunt to Vegas.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
25 June 2025
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“Sashay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sashay. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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