choreograph

verb

cho·​reo·​graph ˈkȯr-ē-ə-ˌgraf How to pronounce choreograph (audio)
choreographed; choreographing; choreographs
Synonyms of choreographnext

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 noun

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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Boarding operations Boarding operations are tightly choreographed. Luis Martinez, ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026 The Hawaii native also guest-starred on shows like Jack & Jill, Nikki and Hannah Montana, and choreographed routines for the reality shows American Idol and The Swan, as well as the Miss America pageant. Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026 So far, robots have proven most efficient and productive when performing as highly specialized machines doing the same specific tasks over and over again in factory assembly lines or performing highly coordinated and choreographed movements in warehouse aisles. Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 15 Apr. 2026 Keeping on theme about celebrating movement, Williams even performs a dance break, choreographed by Tyrik Patterson. Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for choreograph

Word History

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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The first known use of choreograph was in 1943

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“Choreograph.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/choreograph. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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