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
Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 10 July 2024
Saturday, June 22 Cincinnati Pride Parade, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Downtown. Parade sashays from Seventh Street at Plum, turns south on Vine Street and ends at Sawyer Point Park and Yeatman's Cove.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 10 June 2024
Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
She was eliminated in episode nine of that season, sashaying away after facing off against Adore Delano in a lip sync.
—Abby Monteil, Them, 16 Dec. 2024
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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.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 10 July 2024
Saturday, June 22 Cincinnati Pride Parade, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Downtown. Parade sashays from Seventh Street at Plum, turns south on Vine Street and ends at Sawyer Point Park and Yeatman's Cove.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 10 June 2024
Verb
Who knew that an episode with Arrietty, a queen who has literally already been told to sashay away, going home could be such good TV?
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025
She was eliminated in episode nine of that season, sashaying away after facing off against Adore Delano in a lip sync.
—Abby Monteil, Them, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sashay
Noun
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Calmer adventures in the air are new helicopter excursions over the region’s geothermal terraces and mountain peaks plus a culinary adventure to Craggy Range Winery in the North Island’s gastronomic center, Hawke’s Bay.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Its five spacious cabins overlook snowy peaks and flower-freckled hillsides, and its owners, the Claus family, offer adventures like hiking, sandbar picnics, and fly-out excursions.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In New York City, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle make a rare public appearance together, and Miley Cyrus struts the streets in style.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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At Ole Miss, the players strut the Walk of Champions two hours prior to every game through The Grove, a famous tailgating area on campus, before going to the locker room.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Then Groff comes up an elevator trap door, like a 2000s pop star entering a stadium tour.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2025
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Whether you’re headed to a nice meal or taking a wine tour, sport this tiered dress with a twirl-worthy skirt in the eye-catching color.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2025
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The ad, part of the infamous Adrien Brody episode, stars Rachel Dratch, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph in pastel polos and boxy vests prancing around and pouring pretzels, donning knee-length shorts for a special date night.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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At times, the show subverts expectations, casting Salonga as the Into the Woods witch while Peters prances about in a red cloak as Little Red Riding Hood.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Baty has more extra-base hits and more pop in his bat, while Acuña draws more walks.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Guests can enjoy peaceful walks through pine forests, bike rides along scenic trails, indulge in treatments at the spa, or simply relax by the pool.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Eric Swarbrick pleaded guilty to interstate stalking and threatening the CEO of Swift's former record label in 2019.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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This leads to a persistent pursuit, stalking, and sometimes even violence, which is all justified by the idea that the other person wants it.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
24 Apr. 2025
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And, being just 20 minutes from Athens’ city center, the hotel is perfectly positioned for both lazy beach days and quick jaunts to the Acropolis.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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Today By Paulina Berges A short jaunt from one of Kyoto’s busiest junctions, Good Nature Hotel is positioned between Gion and Nishiki Market.—
Christina Liao,
Vogue,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Sashay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sashay. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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