preened

Example Sentences

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So if you happen to raise an orphan like we did with Alfie, that desire to be preened is very relatable.

From Salon • Oct. 1, 2023

With a singular presence and a deeply personal cadence, he preened and strode, quipped, opined, demanded and screamed into many, many telephones.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2022

Some guests — who preened in eye-popping colors, aggressive patterns, velvet slippers and stiletto heels — were art-struck.

From New York Times • Mar. 11, 2022

The performances viewers see are not mimed to a studio recording that was made in advance and preened to perfection with editing.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2021

Standing in the middle of a concrete slab, scared for their lives, they preened.

From "Jazz" by Toni Morrison