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Recent Examples of pirouette
Liam Hess, Vogue, 2 May 2025
There was a pirouette and backheel flick in the 38th minute, which did not lead to much, and a 67th-minute dribble inside off the left flank that only saw him get dispossessed.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 8 May 2025
Or just the contrast between the mundanity of the airport and the theatrics of the dance — while the videos garner millions of views online, travelers in the background of McGrath’s videos usually don’t bat an eyelid at his pirouettes.
—Francesca Street, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
The episode captures Brandt’s tireless dedication, from lacing up her pointe shoes to executing perfect pirouettes in the middle of a New York City street.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
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Noun
And just like watching a prima ballerina fly into a high-stakes pirouette and stick the landing, the effect is dazzling.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 2 May 2025
There was a pirouette and backheel flick in the 38th minute, which did not lead to much, and a 67th-minute dribble inside off the left flank that only saw him get dispossessed.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 8 May 2025
Or just the contrast between the mundanity of the airport and the theatrics of the dance — while the videos garner millions of views online, travelers in the background of McGrath’s videos usually don’t bat an eyelid at his pirouettes.
—Francesca Street, CNN Money, 2 May 2025
The episode captures Brandt’s tireless dedication, from lacing up her pointe shoes to executing perfect pirouettes in the middle of a New York City street.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pirouette
Noun
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Both are now in the rotation at low Single-A Lake Elsinore.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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So my challenge to him was, well break into the rotation and make that Hall of Fame coach earn your trust.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
Verb
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There are also rotating daily specials, with vegetarian versions typically available.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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From that point on, the Giants had to rotate through quarterbacks.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
Noun
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The Panthers captain orchestrated a Cup pass line that saw every first-time winner get their hands on it before the team’s stars took a twirl.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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The host then put the outfit’s comfortability to the test by strutting across the stage and doing a few twirls while the crowd applauded and cheered her on.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
6 May 2025
Verb
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While there are attempts to filter likely spam and scam messages, and Google’s new one click spam button helps, attackers know how to revolve numbers and can even use AI to vary content to bypass defenses.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Joining Lake are a revolving panel of judges including Ross Matthews, fitness instructor Cody Rigsby, and actresses Dulcé Sloan and Dascha Polanco.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Musically, Benante proved the lynchpin while Wylde deftly applied his own spin to Dimebag’s iconic licks.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The Princess of Wales also has some ties to cycling, including riding bikes with Prince William during a 2023 royal outing in Scotland and beating her husband in a spin bike contest, despite wearing a skirt and heeled boots!—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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These elements are reflected in the use of subtle curves mimicking the form of the waves; a material palette of light plasters, soothing beige tones, and warm metals; and a contemporary and modern design approach aligned with Dubai’s future.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
25 July 2025
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Sinker was great; changeup was good; slider, curve, everything was working.—
Cameron Priester,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Instead, Wilson asked staff to focus on the finding that there were no problems with the fuel quality and no issues in the takeoff roll, which is the initial stage of takeoff when an aircraft accelerates on the ground.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Technically, the dances seem more from the swing band era than from rock ‘n’ roll, but that fits with the musical theater grounding of the rest of the show.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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“Pirouette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pirouette. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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