choreograph

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verb cho·reo·graph \ ˈkȯr-ē-ə-ˌgraf \

Definition of choreograph

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

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choreographer

play \ˌkȯr-ē-ˈä-grə-fər\ noun

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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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His practices are choreographed down to the second, the scoreboard counting down each five-minute segment — 22 on this day — and horns blaring and Hart shouting.

— gregg doyel, Indianapolis Star, "Doyel: QB following Mr. Football will leave big shoes to fill, too," 16 Aug. 2017
Cuomo’s comment came after accusations that the governor was spending money on fancy choreographed light shows on MTA bridges while the subway infrastructure crumbles, which de Blasio didn’t miss the opportunity to criticize.

— jen kirby, Daily Intelligencer, "Governor Cuomo Decides He Actually Doesn’t Run the MTA," 20 July 2017
Although the show may be choreographed, the emotions of the people calling in are real.

— david filipov, Washington Post, "Putin made a lot of promises to Russians on his call-in TV show. Now, he’s delivering.," 3 July 2017
Legacy Blast on July 3 provides a family-fun evening capped off by a 21-minute extravaganza of fireworks choreographed to music.

— by russ pulley, kansascity, "Legacy Blast brings explosion of fun," 30 June 2017
The nerdy duo use the instrumental tracks of Top 40 hits and write new lyrics about topics such as gaming, space and pop-culture fandom while incorporating choreographed dance moves.

— priscella vega, Burbank Leader, "Nerd parody duo 'the Library Bards' draw full house at Buena Vista Branch Library," 30 June 2017
His jams double as both the movie’s soundtrack and its door-slamming, chase-choreographing, explosion-exploding syncopation (a product of director Edgar Wright’s obsessive genius).

— jon wilde, GQ, "Ansel Elgort is Baby Driver, but He Can Drive Like a Man," 30 June 2017
The fireworks show, shot from Lake Kittamaqundi, will begin at dusk, which Bryan said will be approximately 9:30 p.m. The fireworks are provided and choreographed by Zambelli Fireworks, and will be set to a soundtrack of popular music.

— libby solomon, Columbia Flier, "Where to celebrate July 4 in Howard County," 29 June 2017
Thunder on the Mountain 2017 will feature a 20-minute display of colorful and unique fireworks choreographed to a musical soundtrack of patriotic favorites and popular music.

— AL.com, "Fireworks, food and more: Fourth of July events happening across the state," 29 June 2017

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First Known Use of choreograph

1943

choreograph Synonyms

Synonyms

arrange, blueprint, budget, calculate, chart, plan, design, frame, lay out, map (out), organize, prepare, project, scheme (out), shape, strategize (about)

Related Words

conspire, contrive, devise, intrigue, machinate, plot, put up; concert, get up; draft, outline, sketch; aim, figure, have on, intend, mean; contemplate, meditate, premeditate

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choreograph

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Definition of choreograph for English Language Learners

: to decide how a dancer or group of dancers will move during a performance

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