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Recent Examples of curtsy
Charlotte's first-ever curtsy came as a toddler on the runway at Chopin Airport, in Warsaw, Poland, on July 19, 2017.
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Kate Middleton continues to make a curtsy look effortless.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
What makes the saga particularly bizarre is that Prince Harry gave a very different description of the curtsy in his book Spare.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
In one frame, Tarek appears to hold his fist up in greeting to someone out of frame, while Christina bends over in a gesture that could be a curtsy, with a big grin on her face.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Kate Middleton continues to make a curtsy look effortless.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
What makes the saga particularly bizarre is that Prince Harry gave a very different description of the curtsy in his book Spare.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025
In one frame, Tarek appears to hold his fist up in greeting to someone out of frame, while Christina bends over in a gesture that could be a curtsy, with a big grin on her face.
—Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtsy
Noun
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Scherzinger has much to look forward to following her final bow, including a wedding to fiancé Thom Evans, who popped the question in June 2023.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Their arsenal typically includes bows, hammers, and other close-range weapons, further distinguishing their way of life from the militarized WLF.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Musk attended Trump's swearing-in ceremony and gave a now-notorious speech involving a controversial salute at a celebratory rally later that evening.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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We at 9-1-1 salute all the incredible men and women who do these dangerous jobs and strive to keep us safe.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And in voting for this budget bill, Senate Republicans sided with billionaires, against the middle class, in total obeisance to Donald Trump.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
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Prolonged economic suffering might even cut into the cult-like obeisance of his most committed supporters.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In Act 1: Velvet and Vice, fans are greeted by present-day Gaga wearing a black bob.—
Lyndsey Havens,
Billboard,
12 Apr. 2025
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Our favorite celebs have given us plenty of inspiration, debuting pixie cuts, bangs, bobs, and everything in between for every hair type.—
Bella Cacciatore,
Glamour,
7 Apr. 2025
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Several people wore green hats from the Super Mario character Luigi, a popular nod indicating support of Mangione.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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Conclave and Wicked led the film nominations for the 2025 show with 11 nods each.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Curtsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtsy. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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