prancing

Example Sentences

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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

On April 11, a 90-year-old Tunbridge Wells resident heard an intruder prancing about his house and went upstairs to confront the stranger, who pretended to be a cop and then fled the premises.

From Slate • May 1, 2024

I start prancing around the room, doing the Miss America wave.

From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles