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as in stalked
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 displayed
to present so as to invite notice or attention
strutting his blue ribbon for all to see
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Recent Examples of strutted
The earring type was prominently featured in Schiaparelli‘s fall 2025 showcase, during which models strutted down the runway wearing oversized pearl studs that gracefully played with proportions.
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Bella Hadid strutted down the runway in all gold, cinched at the waist with a matching belt.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Her aptitude was unavoidable at the Fendi show, where top models holding desirable handbags, styled with joyful knits, eye-catching dresses and sporty separates, strutted past guests, including actors Hilary Duff, Naomi Watts and Bang Chan of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
The red light went on, and with a smile his face, Hartman looked at the Wild bench and strutted to the corner of T-Mobile Arena, as the rink went mostly silent.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
Outside of shows for the likes of Simone Rocha, Erdem, Emilia Wickstead, and Harris Reed, attendees strutted in their own runway-worthy outfits.
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 22 Sep. 2025
By the time the final model strutted off the runway, the Pier 76 space was alive with cheers and cameras flashing against rows of gleaming cars.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
Liquid and Metal Emmy-nominated Zuri Hall strutted the red carpet in a burgundy Elio Abou Fayssal liquid look featuring dramatic ruffles and a strapless neckline.
—Emily St. Martin, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
Multiple video cameras captured the dynamic choreo on giant screens behind the stage as McRae and her entourage danced with canes, strutted down a catwalk, seductively gyrated on moving platforms, and even pole-danced.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Sep. 2025
Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2025
Bella Hadid strutted down the runway in all gold, cinched at the waist with a matching belt.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Her aptitude was unavoidable at the Fendi show, where top models holding desirable handbags, styled with joyful knits, eye-catching dresses and sporty separates, strutted past guests, including actors Hilary Duff, Naomi Watts and Bang Chan of the South Korean boy band Stray Kids.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
The red light went on, and with a smile his face, Hartman looked at the Wild bench and strutted to the corner of T-Mobile Arena, as the rink went mostly silent.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 26 Sep. 2025
Outside of shows for the likes of Simone Rocha, Erdem, Emilia Wickstead, and Harris Reed, attendees strutted in their own runway-worthy outfits.
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 22 Sep. 2025
By the time the final model strutted off the runway, the Pier 76 space was alive with cheers and cameras flashing against rows of gleaming cars.
—Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 17 Sep. 2025
Liquid and Metal Emmy-nominated Zuri Hall strutted the red carpet in a burgundy Elio Abou Fayssal liquid look featuring dramatic ruffles and a strapless neckline.
—Emily St. Martin, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
Multiple video cameras captured the dynamic choreo on giant screens behind the stage as McRae and her entourage danced with canes, strutted down a catwalk, seductively gyrated on moving platforms, and even pole-danced.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strutted
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Lierz stayed at the truck and glassed the pronghorn while Zutterman stalked slowly and quietly to the animal.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
2 Oct. 2025
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Neighbors who spoke with Fox 5 and WABC alleged that one of the girls was being stalked by the teen suspect for months, and that her friend just happened to be with her when the driver mowed them down.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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The complex is decorated in the school colors, red and black with the Bobcat logo prominently displayed.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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According to Patel’s claim, while there, the employee displayed the flag on his desk.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
3 Oct. 2025
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The artist has exhibited internationally, including at the National Museum of China in Beijing, Museum on the Seam in Jerusalem and Musée Océanographique in Monaco.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Those pictures were exhibited at the Centre Pompidou.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer strode to the scene as armed officers raced past him.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
21 Sep. 2025
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Jones strode into the Superdome on Sunday wearing something out of the pages of a Euro fashion magazine — an Army-green linen suit with a floppy belt and no socks.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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On top of that, another potential sell signal is close to being flashed.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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The player bet $3, hit spin and watched as the symbols flashed across the screen until a jackpot message appeared.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Attendee’s workday blues than completely vanished thanks to Billboard‘s Hip-Hop Rookie of the Year GELO, who swaggered about the stage and ignited the party with the littest cuts off his debut album, League of My Own.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
3 Sep. 2019
Verb
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For comparison, a Christopher Newport University poll conducted September 8—14 had Spanberger up by 12 points, 52—40 percent, while Pulse Decision Science from September 3—5 showed a narrower five-point lead, 48—43 percent.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the private-sector job losses, the latest (and last-for-now) release from the BLS showed that the US labor market activity has grown increasingly stagnant.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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Orange feather boas sashayed away to the best seats.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
3 Oct. 2025
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Shades of Paula Abdul colored the song as Doja sashayed across the stage with her feathery vocals.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Strutted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strutted. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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