choreograph
verb
cho·reo·graph
ˈkȯr-ē-ə-ˌgraf 
choreographed; choreographing; choreographs
1
: to compose the choreography of
choreograph a ballet
2
: to arrange or direct the movements, progress, or details of
a carefully choreographed meeting
: to engage in choreography
Examples of choreograph in a Sentence
She was hired to choreograph the ballet routines.
the advance team completely choreographed the candidate's campaign appearances
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This time, Disney’s board was determined to choreograph a smooth transition.
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Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
In a plain convention center, the chaos moved along as if choreographed, a parade in which everyone marched.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Ava Wagner choreographed her former team's jazz this year, which earned a third-place finish.
—Marielle Mohs, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Konrad has choreographed for KC Ballet in the past and has been in the ballet scene for over 20 years.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2026
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Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
In a plain convention center, the chaos moved along as if choreographed, a parade in which everyone marched.
—Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Ava Wagner choreographed her former team's jazz this year, which earned a third-place finish.
—Marielle Mohs, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
Konrad has choreographed for KC Ballet in the past and has been in the ballet scene for over 20 years.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for choreograph
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“Choreograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/choreograph. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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