as in strutted
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 sashayed
Four roaches sashayed across the floor under the three-compartment sink.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
In November, Western wear sashayed onto the stage at Denver Fashion Week for the second year as one of the production’s theme nights, drawing an audience of several hundred people.
—Suzanne S. Brown, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
The latter's exceptionally epic run during season 5 displayed the kind of reckless flair and horniness not seen on television since Samantha Jones—another PR maven from the mind of Darren Star—sashayed out of our lives with the final Sex and the City film in 2010.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
After the first pair of kids sashayed to the stage while dressed as Labubus, others joined them, including a duo donning Wicked outfits, another wearing Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift outfits, and another as Pope Leo.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Orange feather boas sashayed away to the best seats.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Shades of Paula Abdul colored the song as Doja sashayed across the stage with her feathery vocals.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
In addition to the plunging neckline, the dress featured an exaggerated bow with floor-length ribbons that sashayed down the front.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
Even as a kid he was struck by the glitter of sunlight on the backs of caimans and the giant anteaters who sashayed among termite mounds.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2025
David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
In November, Western wear sashayed onto the stage at Denver Fashion Week for the second year as one of the production’s theme nights, drawing an audience of several hundred people.
—Suzanne S. Brown, Denver Post, 21 Jan. 2026
The latter's exceptionally epic run during season 5 displayed the kind of reckless flair and horniness not seen on television since Samantha Jones—another PR maven from the mind of Darren Star—sashayed out of our lives with the final Sex and the City film in 2010.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 6 Jan. 2026
After the first pair of kids sashayed to the stage while dressed as Labubus, others joined them, including a duo donning Wicked outfits, another wearing Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift outfits, and another as Pope Leo.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Orange feather boas sashayed away to the best seats.
—Bryan West, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
Shades of Paula Abdul colored the song as Doja sashayed across the stage with her feathery vocals.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2025
In addition to the plunging neckline, the dress featured an exaggerated bow with floor-length ribbons that sashayed down the front.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
Even as a kid he was struck by the glitter of sunlight on the backs of caimans and the giant anteaters who sashayed among termite mounds.
—Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sashayed
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Dern strutted her stuff in a gown decorated with three-dimensional florals, as well as a pair of sleek sandals.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
20 Jan. 2026
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Teigen strutted down the black-and-red carpet in black patent-leather D’Orsay pumps with dainty ankle straps.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Continue reading … ‘OUT OF NOWHERE’ – Men visiting popular tourist area stalked and shot dead after car trouble, family says.—
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FOXNews.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Three leathery older women stalked through the halls.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Jan. 2026
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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,
Big Think,
13 Nov. 2025
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The zebras pranced, all frisky energy; the elephants, lumbering and mournful, trailed behind with their ancient thoughts.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
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The president strode into office with a promise to turn the page on America’s decades of foreign entanglements.—
Aamer Madhani,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Jan. 2026
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Ironically, the biggest chance of the game came from his replacement, Josko Gvardiol, who strode forward unmarked to meet a cross that was excellently saved by Robin Roefs, finding himself in the penalty area on multiple occasions after coming on.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
1 Jan. 2026
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“Sashayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sashayed. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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