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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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as in swagger
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Recent Examples of strut
Julia Lamont, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
More than anything, though, Cher has come to stand for a brassy, strutting kind of survival over the years, and on this front, her memoir is awash in insight and rich in details.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
These are, of course, the same struts that support the majority of investors’ bullish longer-term view: The collective expectation of a post-election year-end rally is at least as strong as the notion of a choppy October.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Don’t force dress-up Some pets are amenable to a little dress-up and may do just fine strutting in costume.
—Julia Lamont, The Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2024
More than anything, though, Cher has come to stand for a brassy, strutting kind of survival over the years, and on this front, her memoir is awash in insight and rich in details.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
Clad in Siouxsie-like makeup, Gaga lip-syncs and struts, unchoreographed, across an artificial New York City apartment block, staring directly into the camera with the hunger of a woman on top of the world.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
These are, of course, the same struts that support the majority of investors’ bullish longer-term view: The collective expectation of a post-election year-end rally is at least as strong as the notion of a choppy October.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 12 Oct. 2024
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Verb
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Photography, like family, is stalked by questions of power, of ownership, of autonomy.Max Norman, ARTnews.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Karr denied stalking the family in audio recordings played in the documentary.Jessica Sager, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Known for their intelligence and trainability, vizslas require ample exercise and mental stimulation to thrive, and tend to display destructive habits if bored at home.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Allu Arjun displays charming talent in the film and his most impressive performance comes twice in the film - both times, he is seen clad in a saree and involve intense fight sequences.Sweta Kaushal, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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For that swagger, go no further than the title track, where Lou Gramm's soulful vocals transform quite rudimentary lyrics into an impassioned and commanding anthem.Darryn King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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From the fancy crossovers to the swagger on the court.Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Zach Bryan returns to Glendale, Arizona, on Tuesday, Dec. 3, for a two-night stand at Desert Diamond Arena, a venue Bryan sold out in 2023, on his Quittin’ Time Tour 2024.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 29 Nov. 2024
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There's also a stand version to keep your device propped up.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2024
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Brown broke free one play later and pranced into the end zone for a 31-yard rushing score.Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2024
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As Eve runs to go find some sort of help, Tilly prances in Nick’s blood and licks some of it up for good measure.Erin Qualey, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2024
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The rye whiskey exhibits black pepper, vanilla, and honey notes, with a balanced, sweet, and spicy finish.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Pablo Larraín’s chronicle of Callas’ final days also exhibits the tension between sensitivity and authenticity.Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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After an overture of fierce flaming-chicken riffage, the song settles into a Prince groove, mixing hair metal bravado with a party rap vibe.Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 26 Nov. 2024
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The New York Jets’ roots as a brash and unapologetic upstart, cemented by Joe Namath’s Super Bowl III bravado, differentiated them from the old-guard New York Giants for decades.Mike Sando, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
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Once done checking out, customers can walk through one of the three exit trusses, an increase from the usual two, to help exiting the store remain a quick process.Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2024
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The developers did in fact take innovative steps to limit harm to plants and animals, such as leaving some native vegetation in place and installing steel trusses of different heights to match the ground’s natural contours, rather than leveling all the land flat.Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Strut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strut. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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