- present participle of prance.
prancing
Example Sentences
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Yet the brand with the prancing horse logo took several years before deciding to throw its hat into the all-electric ring.
From Barron's ● May 26, 2026
Suddenly, the rock god who only three years prior hit his commercial apex with “Let’s Dance,” a master of artistic shapeshifting who pioneered music videos long before MTV existed, was prancing around with Muppets.
From Salon ● Jan. 24, 2026
And the groove, this time led by a simple, prancing line by Mr. Maynard, simulates the rhythmic movement of tidying up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 6, 2026
She was definitely a looker, prancing like a show dog after she was groomed, and was always cheerful and loving — except with lizards, whom she hunted and devoured with relish.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2025
"Are you telling me those prancing cravens will let me winl" "For a certainty," Ned said, and Ser Barristan Selmy bowed his head in silent accord.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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