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Recent Examples of cirque
The atrium of the former jail will host top DJs for dancing, while live aerialists and cirque performances by the Boston Circus Guild dazzle across all levels of the hotel.
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Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Of the three backcountry ponds, Upper Blue Lake is the most scenic, with a granite cirque forming the pool’s backdrop.
—Outside Online, 9 Aug. 2024
Their website describes the show as a 75-minute story about a family of moonshiners that combines cirque acts and adults-only comedy.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 26 June 2024
Big Sky is famous for its size, its extreme terrain, and its long, steep cirques high above the tree line.
—Nick Bowlin, Harper's Magazine, 30 Mar. 2024
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Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Of the three backcountry ponds, Upper Blue Lake is the most scenic, with a granite cirque forming the pool’s backdrop.
—Outside Online, 9 Aug. 2024
Their website describes the show as a 75-minute story about a family of moonshiners that combines cirque acts and adults-only comedy.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 26 June 2024
Big Sky is famous for its size, its extreme terrain, and its long, steep cirques high above the tree line.
—Nick Bowlin, Harper's Magazine, 30 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cirque
Noun
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Max spins Schadenfreude circles around Christian before towing him back to the boat with another Jet Ski.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
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Those with clout in various spheres coalesced into one clubby circle, and fell prey to a groupthink that foresaw riches for everyone, without consequences.—
Evan Hughes,
The Atlantic,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Captives of a human trafficking ring, their fight for survival turns even more desperate when a violent storm hurls their container into the ocean.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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Another captured the pair posing for a selfie as Burke held up her hand to show off her engagement ring.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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According to Oza’s analyses, the erupting orb would have to be within one planetary radius of WASP-39b—practically skimming the planet’s cloud tops.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Scientific American,
13 Oct. 2025
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The ring detail also added flair to a more maximalist sandal with chunky orb embellishments along the straps.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Cirque.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cirque. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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