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

Command presence holds time itself in an infinite now while maneuvers like the kettle choreograph the movement of information and emotions within it. — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

With his head shaved and his chest usually bared, Yousuke Yukimatsu melds body and machine to choreograph intensely physical sonic marathons. — Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2026

Leaning into her acting background has been so smart, and Jan seems to know exactly how to choreograph to her strengths. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2026

Here, the spa menu is on the smaller side, and each of the body and face treatments feels especially thoughtful and carefully choreographed. — Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 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