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This season reaches its pinnacle of camp with a visit from Oscar Wilde himself (Jordan Sebastian Waller), who swans through a crowd of Manhattan elite dropping droll asides after the premiere of his first play, Vera; or, The Nihilists.
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EW.com, 27 Oct. 2023
The music video, in which Tay swans around a Malibu mansion in a pastel two-piece, was more controversial.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2023
People, especially San Francisco old-timers, like to talk about the way our politicos tend to swan through the dining room at lunchtime, shaking outstretched hands on the way to their favorite tables.
—Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Oct. 2021
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EW.com, 27 Oct. 2023
The music video, in which Tay swans around a Malibu mansion in a pastel two-piece, was more controversial.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 13 Nov. 2023
People, especially San Francisco old-timers, like to talk about the way our politicos tend to swan through the dining room at lunchtime, shaking outstretched hands on the way to their favorite tables.
—Soleil Ho, San Francisco Chronicle, 14 Oct. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swan
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Outside of the spa, stroll the Lichtentaler Allee, a famous park dotted with sculptures, rose gardens, and Belle Époque architecture.—
Sofia Markovich,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
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Shelling, also known as beachcombing, is strolling along the seashore in search of seashells.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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Or, saunter down to Pot&Pan—housed in the building’s former pot and pan factory—where Chef André Coutinho crafts exquisite Portuguese dishes that are both nostalgic and elevated.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Hill and Jalen Ramsey regularly sauntered out to the practice field while the team was already in mid-stretching.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
22 July 2025
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Beyond the capital, however, amble through fairytale villages of the Cotswolds or hike the dramatic peaks of Scotland’s Highlands.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The idyllic scene, made even more bucolic with chickens and sheep ambling across the lane, requires every ounce of willpower to pull ourselves out of the ridiculously comfy bed.—
Sarah Wood González,
Vogue,
11 June 2025
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There’s a place where both of those come together as one; where green fairways mosey up against beautiful cranberry bogs; where farmers do their thing for the good of that crop right next to golfers focusing on working toward their best round.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
5 June 2025
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To get to surf contests, fans can mosey down the trails, walk up or down the shoreline or even watch from a boat.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
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In the photo, Spieth and his children's hands can be seen touching the little one, who is resting while wearing a blue onesie with trucks printed on it.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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After taking a little extra time to rest up, the three-time Grammy winner kicked off her Las Vegas residency with a bang on Friday night.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
13 July 2025
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The woman accused in the case was seen loitering in alleys, peering in windows and possibly stealing someone’s package before the incident at about 4:20 p.m. Tuesday, July 22, the Ventura Police Department said in a news release.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
24 July 2025
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Meanwhile, Estrada was soon identified as a suspect, based on surveillance footage, eyewitnesses, and community accounts that she was known to be living in a white van on the street and would frequently loiter at the building.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
16 July 2025
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“Swan.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swan. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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