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Recent Examples of curtsy
In a video taken at the King’s Gallery by Daily Mail reporter Rebecca English, Chatto and King Charles are seen greeting each other with a double cheek kiss, before Sarah dips into a curtsy for her cousin.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 21 Apr. 2026
Grant Harrold served the then-Prince Charles from 2004 to 2011, and spoke of Camilla’s recent engagement at the cancer care charity Maggie’s on January 21—where she was greeted with a hug and a kiss, rather than a curtsy—as a sign that times are a’ changing in the royal family.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 23 Jan. 2026
In that case, her biggest obstacle would be the humbling curtsy that would be required of her.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Princess Kate and Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, timing their curtsies perfectly went viral on TikTok.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 21 Apr. 2026
Grant Harrold served the then-Prince Charles from 2004 to 2011, and spoke of Camilla’s recent engagement at the cancer care charity Maggie’s on January 21—where she was greeted with a hug and a kiss, rather than a curtsy—as a sign that times are a’ changing in the royal family.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 23 Jan. 2026
In that case, her biggest obstacle would be the humbling curtsy that would be required of her.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 19 Jan. 2026
Princess Kate and Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh, timing their curtsies perfectly went viral on TikTok.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curtsy
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Deadline projected a $35 million opening Friday to Sunday frame, while Box Office Pro pegged a $40 million to $50 million bow.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Smiling Princess Charlotte wore a white bow in her hair, while Prince George and Louis waved at the crowds.—
Morgan Evans,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Individuals at the ceremony should come to attention, salute, recite the Pledge of Allegiance or pause for a moment of silent reflection.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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Sean O'Malley also added a salute to the crowd, which includes many military members.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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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
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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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The combination offers a balance that makes the bob infinitely wearable.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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Harvey was 12, and wearing a standout matte black helmet over a classic bob cut with blunt bangs.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Seventh-round rookie Gavin Gerhardt could vie for the backup center role, but Jurgens’ experience in the system gives him the initial nod.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Jackson likewise downplayed Kemp’s last-minute nod for Jones.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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“Curtsy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curtsy. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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