choreograph

verb

cho·​reo·​graph ˈkȯr-ē-ə-ˌgraf 

choreographed; choreographing; choreographs

transitive verb

1

: to compose the choreography of

choreograph a ballet

2

: to arrange or direct the movements, progress, or details of

a carefully choreographed meeting

intransitive verb

: to engage in choreography

choreographer

ˌkȯr-ē-ˈä-grə-fər 

noun

Synonyms of choreograph

• plan
• prepare
• organize
• arrange
• design
• calculate
• devise

Examples of choreograph in a Sentence

She was hired to choreograph the ballet routines.

the advance team completely choreographed the candidate's campaign appearances

Recent Examples on the Web

What Mars, 40, has crafted – a polished, choreographed production that spotlights the showmanship in his DNA – is the ultimate feel-good show. —Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026

Goebel recently choreographed Lady Gaga’s jaw-dropping headlining set at the festival in 2025 and her impressive resume includes Jennifer Lopez’s Super Bowl halftime show as well as Rihanna’s. —Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026

Meanwhile, the only star whose show wasn’t choreographed waited. —Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026

Her social media profiles feature choreographed routines and stage work, aligning with the movements seen during the pageant. —Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Rhymes for choreograph

• autograph
• biograph
• cenotaph
• chronograph
• epigraph
• epitaph
• hodograph
• holograph
• hydrograph
• lithograph
• micrograph
• monograph