STRUT Synonyms: 201 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈstrət

Definition of strut

as in to stalk

to walk with exaggerated arm and leg movements the cat strutted proudly onto the porch with a bird in its mouth

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as in to display

to present so as to invite notice or attention strutting his blue ribbon for all to see

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strut

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noun

as in swagger

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as in stand

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Recent Examples of strut

Verb

The single father of three made his runway debut in the Gucci 2027 Cruise show strutting in the middle of Times Square back in May. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 Just last week, Minnesota strolled into San Francisco, delivered a clinical beatdown and strutted off the floor like brash royalty, reminding the peasants of their place. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026

Noun

The Federal Aviation Administration identified the aircraft as a Kodiak 100 seaplane and told Fox News Digital the pilot made a hard landing in the East River at about noon local time, causing a wing strut to snap. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026 The rough landing caused a wing strut to snap, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. — Sneha Dhandapani, CNN Money, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for strut

Recent Examples of Synonyms for strut

Verb

Instead, stalk slowly toward the bull and try to spot him by using his vocalizations as a guide.

— Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026
In Georgia, more than two dozen law enforcement officers have been accused of misusing Flock camera databases to conduct non-investigative searches, and in some cases stalk and harass citizens in their communities.

— Irene Wright, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of stalk

Verb

At home, the Tigers have a setup in their cage, displaying moves from starters and relievers on a screen, allowing players to practice reads and jumps.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The term seems to imply a mastery of all the resources of a form, displayed in a surprising context without self-conscious artfulness.

— Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of display

Noun

There would then be someone on the timing stand or in the electronics booth whose only job is to monitor the driver’s data, the way an engineer monitors a car, making calls that serve both driver performance and safety.

— Patrick Iversen, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Movingstyle Portable Smart Monitor This smart monitor can be moved around and comes perched on a stand with wheels for easy portability around the office!

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of stand

Verb

Iggy Pop, still prancing, howling and whooping with his chest exposed and jeans sliding down his waist, claims the title of the festival’s leading elder statesman.

— Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Taita prances along rock walls and rolls in the dirt, meowing with his tail held high.

— Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of prance

Verb

Lévêque was once a prominent figure of the French and European art scene, known for his neon sculptures, which have been exhibited in major global institutions, including the Louvre and the Elysée Palace—the residence of French presidents.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Research shows AIs exhibit tendencies to seek power, acquire resources and avoid being shut down.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of exhibit

Noun

After a series of slouchy suits and bustier dresses in turquoise and scarlet silks, the show exploded to black, culminating in a series of bravado gowns.

— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2026
Despite the bravado coming from both sides of the border, though, analysts suspect the longtime allies will eventually strike a deal to end a conflict neither really wants.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of bravado

Noun

Menon and the spare dish were then maneuvered to the Z-1 truss, where it was mounted and connected to the station's power and data systems.

— Robert Z. Pearlman, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2026
The Athletics' stadium on the Las Vegas Strip is beginning to resemble the final product, with the second steel truss arch added this week for what will eventually provide a similar look to Australia's famed Sydney Opera House.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of truss

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