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sashay

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verb

as in to strut
to walk with exaggerated arm and leg movements the svelte young models sashayed down the catwalk with practiced insouciance

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Recent Examples of sashay
Noun
When her alternate, Sue (Qualley), sashays into Elisabeth’s old TV station, a palpitating Harvey instantly anoints her his new exercise goddess. Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024 Come here to idle in the gardens while nibbling on a Pierre Hermé macaron or sashay round the sceney pool in a couture kaftan; make sure to book a room that overlooks the gardens and that pool and sip a glass of Champagne or two on the balcony. Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 10 July 2024
Verb
Entitled little dogs were sashaying down Santa Monica Boulevard. Danielle Pergament, Allure, 21 Apr. 2025 However, after a show-stopping performance from both contestants, RuPaul decided that neither would be sashaying away this week. Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sashay
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sashay
Noun
  • Each of the six itineraries is an experiential deep dive of immersive cultural moments, unforgettable active excursions, the most stunning sights and indulgent cuisine.
    Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
  • Noise-reducing Earplugs Sometimes a European city break means sticking to a small budget and finding ways to stretch your budget to see as many cities or enjoy as many excursions as possible.
    Gregory Robinson, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025
Verb
  • Rapp strutted across the stage in a corseted top and golden belts, commanding the Fontainebleau’s attention.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 26 May 2025
  • After first strutting into the ‘Werk Room’ four years ago, Tina Burner is pulling back the wig to share her mental health journey.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 25 May 2025
Noun
  • The financial machinery behind a blockbuster tour is massive — and expensive.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 2 June 2025
  • Also back will be SoCal, Texas, Chicago, and the Carolina Hogs, who shouldn’t have any lighting issues this time around since it’s being held at the frequent pro tour hosting facility Pictona in Holly Hill.
    Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Verb
  • Lights and camera action In Epic’s Celestial Park, an introductory area of the new park, there are prancing water fountain and a lagoon at the foot of the Helios Grand Hotel.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2025
  • The tall Burr Johnson is often a loner in this group, gesturing and prancing, then suddenly swirling into larger-scale motion.
    Roslyn Sulcas, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • San Diegans Christopher and Clare Harrington, in a cheerier frame of mind, have devised a series of good walks enhanced.
    Peter Rowe, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2025
  • Cole underwent the surgery about six months after a bizarre intentional walk to Devers, who is 9-for-33 in their matchups.
    Larry Fleisher, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Verb
  • Ukrainian social media posts have included footage showing their own drones stalking and destroying Russian drones.
    Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
  • During a May 19 9 p.m. showing of the sixth and latest installment in the horror franchise — which sees its protagonists stalked and eventually captured by death via bizarre accidents — around 40 attendees had their viewing experience cut short as the roof of theater No. 4 let down debris.
    Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 25 May 2025
Noun
  • The power plant allows the car to cover zero to 60 mph in 13 seconds, a downright leisurely jaunt by today’s standards.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 23 May 2025
  • Eat, Play, Love: London Just a quick jaunt through the Chunnel, London awaits for another half of the eat, play, love escape.
    Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025

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“Sashay.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sashay. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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