as in bow
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of curtsy
To greet Queen Camilla, Parker bowed her head and dipped into a curtsy before shaking the royal's hand, as seen in a video shared to Instagram by royal reporter Rebecca English.
—
Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
But one thing people are remarking on is that, when meeting the two, President Trump and Melania Trump did not bow or curtsy.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 Sep. 2025
Meg went straight to her and dropped a deep, flawless curtsy.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
Meghan walked on stage towards Robertson and reached out her arms for a hug only, for Robertson to bend into a curtsy at the same time.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for curtsy
Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 11 Nov. 2025
But one thing people are remarking on is that, when meeting the two, President Trump and Melania Trump did not bow or curtsy.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 17 Sep. 2025
Meg went straight to her and dropped a deep, flawless curtsy.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
Meghan walked on stage towards Robertson and reached out her arms for a hug only, for Robertson to bend into a curtsy at the same time.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for curtsy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtsy
Noun
-
Taylor’s voice, as guileless and elegant as ever, ties together what could have been a random-feeling assemblage of tunes in a silky bow.—
Molly Mary O’Brien,
Pitchfork,
14 Mar. 2026
-
Paris Fashion Week wrapped on Tuesday, putting a bow on a whirlwind four weeks of runway shows across New York, London, Milan, and Paris.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vanity Fair,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
Director Ben Affleck also stars in the historical thriller (and a sort of salute to the movies) about the CIA using a fake sci-fi movie as a ruse to rescue diplomats during the Iran hostage crisis.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
-
This year’s salute focuses on film and television music, with a CSO concert co-curated by Emmy-winning composer Laura Karpman (July 24).—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
But as wrong-headed as the Court’s obeisance to the executive branch has been (see, for example, its 2024 ruling on Presidential immunity), that deference has its limits.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
20 Feb. 2026
-
After a decade of seemingly supine obeisance, there is no obvious reason why the military leadership would suddenly rouse itself to oppose Xi.—
JONATHAN A. CZIN,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
-
As for glam, the EGOT recipient styled the popular bob trend with a side part.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 Mar. 2026
-
With her hair cropped into a sleek, chocolate-brown bob with a side-part, Zendaya's look emanated French-girl chic, a pop of red on the lip providing the only real color and a pair of simple diamond hoops offering a rare glimpse of glitz.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
An original metal lift shaft at the top of a spiralling wooden staircase is another nod to the past.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
-
The film's star, Jacob Elordi, had also earned a nod for best actor in a supporting role.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Curtsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtsy. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
