choreograph

verb

ˈkȯr-ē-ə-ˌgraf How to pronounce choreograph (audio)
Definition of choreographnext
as in to plan
to work out the details of (something) in advance the advance team completely choreographed the candidate's campaign appearances

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Recent Examples of choreograph For Washington, the primary task is not only to mediate the substance of a deal but also to learn how to choreograph negotiations amid ongoing military action. — Dmitry Adamsky, Foreign Affairs, 21 Oct. 2026 Daniella choreographing contemporary is always a treat, but this one is truly stunning. — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026 The hardest thing was feeling that true freedom on stage, so it didn’t feel rehearsed or choreographed. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 19 Oct. 2026 Created by John Taras in 1982, the one-act ballet based on a Russian fairy tale was first choreographed by Michel Fokine in 1910. — Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for choreograph
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choreograph
  1. plan
  2. prepare
  3. organize
  4. arrange
  5. design
  6. calculate
  7. devise
Verb
  • SpaceX plans to retire both the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy shortly after the fully reusable Starship, the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built, is up and running.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The litigation could become a growing financial risk as the company plans for a potential blockbuster IPO.
    — Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of plan
Verb
  • The additional accessories and benefits are intended to provide extra value beyond the cleaner itself, particularly for homeowners preparing their pools for the swimming season.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Lockheed Martin has also invested $120 million of its own funding to prepare the missile for maritime operations.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of prepare
Verb
  • At a Thursday post-election conference organized by the Center for American Progress, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said that the people who’d beaten invincible-looking Republicans needed space to vote and govern their way.
    — David Weigel, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Pre-Columbian ruins are always near, reachable by boat, trek, and car, on excursions organized by the hotel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of organize
Verb
  • The displays can be arranged in either landscape or portrait orientation, depending on your preferences.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Paddle surf excursions can be booked via the concierge, as well as leather workshops, wine or olive oil tastings, vineyard tours, and boat trips—all are arranged via local third-party companies to ensure the most authentic experience possible.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of arrange
Verb
  • Made with a breathable bamboo-viscose surface and waterproof barrier, it's designed to protect against spills without the uncomfortable crinkling of traditional mattress covers.
    — Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Developed by Maxwell Aircraft, the patent-pending plane is designed to deliver a breakthrough combination of payload, range, and operational flexibility for cargo and passenger transportation.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of design
Verb
  • For example, a homeowner with a house assessed at $500,000 could eventually have taxes calculated as if the home were worth $250,000 for those local taxes.
    — Sergio Candido, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Douglas McCauley, professor of ocean science at UC Santa Barbara and director of the Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory, said the new report doesn’t provide much information about how the new number was calculated.
    — Susanne Rust Follow, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of calculate
Verb
  • Over the following weeks, the group of roughly 15 people spoke almost daily to trace the vulnerabilities to their common source and devise a fix.
    — Harry Booth, Time, 23 Oct. 2026
  • With her knack for devising novel solutions to seemingly insoluble problems, no one was better suited for the job.
    — Dean Robbins, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of devise

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