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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
Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Some of the most prolific talents the show has ever produced strutted straight out of the show's third installment, which culminated in a finale that saw fan-favorite model Yaya DaCosta duke it out against Eva Marcille (more on her, later) on the runway.
—EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
As promising as the first month-plus of the Poles-Johnson union feels, the next nine weeks will provide a bigger test as the Bears strut into free agency and later the draft with a scroll of needs to upgrade their roster.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
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Verb
There were no models strutting down a catwalk, no passive spectators in shades admiring clothes from a distance.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Some of the most prolific talents the show has ever produced strutted straight out of the show's third installment, which culminated in a finale that saw fan-favorite model Yaya DaCosta duke it out against Eva Marcille (more on her, later) on the runway.
—EW.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
Male turkeys gobble and strut, puffing out their feathers, to impress hens, who yelp and cluck in response.
—Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
As promising as the first month-plus of the Poles-Johnson union feels, the next nine weeks will provide a bigger test as the Bears strut into free agency and later the draft with a scroll of needs to upgrade their roster.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strut
Verb
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Kevin Proctor, a British producer involved in making the Brian Epstein biopic Midas Man, appeared in court Wednesday to face a charge of stalking an actress.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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Mangione, 26, is being prosecuted in U.S. District Court in Manhattan with federal crimes, including murder, stalking, and firearms charges, related to Thompson’s killing outside the Hilton Hotel in midtown Manhattan on Dec. 4.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The reporter noted that a framed photo of Prince Harry, 40, with his late mother, Princess Diana, was displayed nearby.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Asia Asian stocks have displayed a mixed performance throughout Wednesday's trading session.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ilia Malinin walked toward the ice for his free skate at the world championships with the swagger of a conquering hero.—
Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2025
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The Gators have the talent, the depth and swagger to win it all.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Another positive for Strasbourg is a new main stand at their Stade de la Meinau home, which will increase capacity from 26,000 to 32,000, will be open for next season.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Snacks and Beverages Frosty Moon - Tucked away among the greenery of Celestial Park is the Frosty Moon ice cream stand, featuring a fuchsia ice cream cone ringed with gold orbits atop the kiosk, hinting at the snowy treats inside.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Marco Miller and August Shapiro, the duo with the picnic basket, pranced on stage in short shorts and tiny tank tops.—
Glenna Gordon,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2025
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That fever-dream adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, featuring some of Hollywood's biggest names prancing about as feline but also weirdly humanoid sleep paralysis demons, leaves Netflix Jan. 15.—
Lauren Huff,
EW.com,
1 Jan. 2025
Verb
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But neither show exhibited the growth curve of High Potential, which closed out its freshman season with series-high multiplatform ratings.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2025
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Threaten the rubber hand by attempting to stab it with a dagger, for instance, and the participants exhibit an involuntary startle or fear response.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But despite the bravado, many of those working in the textile industry say conditions are tougher than ever, with 27 textile factories shuttering in the last 20 months, according to Kim Glas, president and CEO of the National Council of Textile Organizations, a lobbying group.—
Alana Semuels,
TIME,
24 Mar. 2025
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Tanner arrives at Villa Smeralda in a blaze of bravado, filming his entrance for his followers, while Luca and Isabella check in with strained politeness.—
Martine Paris,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Inland said the lone remaining crane was placing an end truss when the accident occurred around 5 p.m. A truss is a framework of beams often used to support roofs and bridges.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Jan. 2025
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During the spacewalk, Williams and Wilmore removed a radio frequency group antenna assembly from the station’s truss before turning their attention to collecting samples of surface material from both the Destiny laboratory module and the Quest airlock, where crew members exit the station.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Strut.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strut. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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