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Recent Examples of curtsy
Single-leg moves like curtsy and reverse lunges can take things up a notch, as can practicing the above exercises geared toward the one-leg balance.
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 22 Aug. 2025
The next clip showed Kate curtsy to Queen Elizabeth at her wedding, at Westminster Abbey, in April 2011.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
For men, this is a neck bow (from the head only) whilst women do a small curtsy.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 10 July 2025
Sakkari started jawing at Putintseva, and Putintseva responded with a curtsy.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 22 Aug. 2025
The next clip showed Kate curtsy to Queen Elizabeth at her wedding, at Westminster Abbey, in April 2011.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
For men, this is a neck bow (from the head only) whilst women do a small curtsy.
—Meredith Kile, People.com, 10 July 2025
Sakkari started jawing at Putintseva, and Putintseva responded with a curtsy.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtsy
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Gerber dressed up in a Spring 2026 Givenchy lace gown with a sheer top, while Pullman opted for a suit and bow-tie.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Gingham Bow Ornament Unlike most ornaments, this bow ornament isn’t just made to hang from your tree.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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That’s why the editors asked me, Jeff Suess, your resident history tour guide, to introduce you to America’s River Roots Festival, a salute to the history and culture of the Ohio River that also launches the nation’s 250th birthday celebration.—
Jeff Suess,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Oct. 2025
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So much so that the official Carol Burnett Show YouTube channel has several 15-minute salutes of Burnett, Harvey Korman, Tim Conway, Vicki Lawrence, and others busting up and ruining the bit.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
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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
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Visitors who fail to perform the requisite display of obeisance have faced consequences, as in the Feb. 28 blowup with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.—
Massimo Calabresi,
Time,
24 July 2025
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Marin’s media adviser, Iida Vallin, a blonde with a trendy bob and thick black glasses, had suggested the museum setting for our meeting.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Doja Cat and Anok Yai put on for flipped and bumped bobs respectively, which has proven to be a year-round cut.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 Oct. 2025
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Original oak panelling, bespoke cabinetry, and subtle marquetry nod to Russell’s meticulous eye, while recent updates bring all the comforts of modern living without losing any of the house’s historic charm.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
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There are discussion questions included at the end of the book to help guide readers through some of the more difficult topics, and the purple color scheme on the front cover is a nod to the purple ribbons used to promote awareness of domestic violence and signify the courage of survivors.—
Stephanie DeCarolis,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Curtsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtsy. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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