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Recent Examples of balletic
Director John Woo brings a balletic style that exudes confidence and flair, particularly in the stunning one-take hospital shootout sequence.
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Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
Italy was leading 1–0 when, in the 78th minute, Baggio exchanged passes with teammate Giuseppe Giannini, drifted through Czechoslovakia’s defense with balletic control, and calmly slotted the ball past the goalkeeper.
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Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 June 2026
With them is Britain’s glamorous Marchioness of Bath, Emma Thynn, whose balletic pose and aerodynamic blue train lift the shot.
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Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
When Enskat moves, sound designer Torben Kärst follows each rigorous swish of her cane and each brutal, balletic step (clop-CLOP, clop-CLOP).
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Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
That grip is reinforced by a litany of electronic nannies, all of which translate to an assuring sense of control and eagerness to discover more of the Valhalla’s powerfully balletic nature.
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Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026
But the slick back bun, classical music and balletic dress was not Liu’s brand.
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Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Director Ric Roman Waugh has a nice, gritty visual style and the fists and bullets land hard here, less stylish balletic and more thump thump.
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Mark Kennedy,
Boston Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
Offered in two colors, Silt Red and Black, the NikeSkims Rift Satin presents the split-toe sneakerina shoe with a soft satin upper, leaning even further into its balletic qualities.
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Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
Italy was leading 1–0 when, in the 78th minute, Baggio exchanged passes with teammate Giuseppe Giannini, drifted through Czechoslovakia’s defense with balletic control, and calmly slotted the ball past the goalkeeper.
—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 June 2026
With them is Britain’s glamorous Marchioness of Bath, Emma Thynn, whose balletic pose and aerodynamic blue train lift the shot.
—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
When Enskat moves, sound designer Torben Kärst follows each rigorous swish of her cane and each brutal, balletic step (clop-CLOP, clop-CLOP).
—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
That grip is reinforced by a litany of electronic nannies, all of which translate to an assuring sense of control and eagerness to discover more of the Valhalla’s powerfully balletic nature.
—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026
But the slick back bun, classical music and balletic dress was not Liu’s brand.
—
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Director Ric Roman Waugh has a nice, gritty visual style and the fists and bullets land hard here, less stylish balletic and more thump thump.
—
Mark Kennedy,
Boston Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
Offered in two colors, Silt Red and Black, the NikeSkims Rift Satin presents the split-toe sneakerina shoe with a soft satin upper, leaning even further into its balletic qualities.
—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for balletic
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Johnson is an athletic big who can guard multiple positions despite standing 6-9 and 250 pounds with an impressive 7-3 wingspan.
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At one practice during the fall of 2024, Washington’s assistant athletic director of football academics Diamond Brown was standing on the sideline when Jonah bounded up to her in full pads and begun complaining about his grade in a music class.
Adjective
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The proposal is expected to be presented at the next UN General Assembly as African and Caribbean nations step up a coordinated push for slavery reparations.
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According to Wenlong, this suggests the PLA may be training for coordinated, multi-missile launches.
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“Balletic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/balletic. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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