as in planned
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 choreographed
Goebel recently choreographed Lady Gaga’s jaw-dropping headlining set at the festival in 2025 and her impressive resume includes Jennifer Lopez’s Super Bowl halftime show as well as Rihanna’s.
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Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the only star whose show wasn’t choreographed waited.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
Her social media profiles feature choreographed routines and stage work, aligning with the movements seen during the pageant.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Clocking in at over 20 meters high and 30 meters wide, Salvador Dalí’s Décor de théâtre pour Bacchanale, completed in 1939, was conceived by the artist as a backdrop for a Surrealist ballet, Bacchanale, choreographed by Léonide Massine and the Ballets Russes de Monte-Carlo.
—News Desk, Artforum, 27 Mar. 2026
Even at its most progressive, a program as choreographed as The Bachelor has limited capacity to embrace a lead who is actively unlearning the cycles of abuse; the franchise’s version of relatability, for better or worse, was built on sameness and predictability.
—Shamira Ibrahim, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
Her performances around 2023’s The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We were carefully choreographed, cinematic affairs—cinematic enough, in fact, to be documented in a concert film.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
All choreographed with amazing precision.
—Michel A. Ibrahim, Baltimore Sun, 22 Mar. 2026
The show, directed and choreographed by Efsun Alper Sweet with music direction by Evelyn Rumsby, features students from Campbell School of Innovation and Monroe Middle School.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 7 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, the only star whose show wasn’t choreographed waited.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2026
Her social media profiles feature choreographed routines and stage work, aligning with the movements seen during the pageant.
—Claire Dodds, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Clocking in at over 20 meters high and 30 meters wide, Salvador Dalí’s Décor de théâtre pour Bacchanale, completed in 1939, was conceived by the artist as a backdrop for a Surrealist ballet, Bacchanale, choreographed by Léonide Massine and the Ballets Russes de Monte-Carlo.
—News Desk, Artforum, 27 Mar. 2026
Even at its most progressive, a program as choreographed as The Bachelor has limited capacity to embrace a lead who is actively unlearning the cycles of abuse; the franchise’s version of relatability, for better or worse, was built on sameness and predictability.
—Shamira Ibrahim, HollywoodReporter, 25 Mar. 2026
Her performances around 2023’s The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We were carefully choreographed, cinematic affairs—cinematic enough, in fact, to be documented in a concert film.
—Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
All choreographed with amazing precision.
—Michel A. Ibrahim, Baltimore Sun, 22 Mar. 2026
The show, directed and choreographed by Efsun Alper Sweet with music direction by Evelyn Rumsby, features students from Campbell School of Innovation and Monroe Middle School.
—Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choreographed
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The person throwing the bowling ball might not have intended a specific victim to be killed, or even knowingly planned to kill someone, but nonetheless did something that was obviously likely to cause serious harm.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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Text discussions continued on after the in-person meetings ended and further talks were planned during the night, Iranian state TV reported, citing a source.—
Azhar Sukri,Kevin Breuninger,Terri Cullen,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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All 130 items are thoughtfully designed to fill every room in your home with whimsy.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Built-In Security Windows 11 Pro includes security features designed to protect your system without requiring extra software.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
11 Apr. 2026
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The $4 million prize money in the event organized by Golf Saudi and co-sanctioned by the LPGA and Ladies European Tour drew 38 of the top 40 players.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The late Pope Francis organized a similar vigil in 2013 for Syria – to rally against the civil war and reject military intervention – which was attended by around 100,000 people.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2026
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Producer Shannon -- my right arm -- was by the kitchen sink, getting the video equipment prepared for a long day of work.—
Shafiq Najib,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Seasonal allergy symptoms come to an end with the first freeze in the colder months, so be prepared for a sniffly spring and summer.—
Hali Smith
April 7,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2026
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Shuttle services have been arranged to transport journalists between the media center and a hotel in the city’s main shopping mall.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Shipping can always be arranged—at a price.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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Prosecutors, meanwhile, argue that Clancy carefully planned and plotted before allegedly killing her three children by sending her husband out of the house.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
8 Apr. 2026
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While each episode has carefully plotted character arcs and story lines, the writing for Company Retreat extended far beyond what appears onscreen.—
Angelina Mazza,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2026
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How were average grocery prices calculated?—
Hannah Hudnall,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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More than 2,000 places set monthly records for heat — harder to break than daily records — Walton calculated.—
Seth Borenstein,
Fortune,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Choreographed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/choreographed. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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