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She orchestrated a brilliant publicity campaign.
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Recent Examples of orchestrated
Stephen Groves, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Balancing their orchestrated plans with the spontaneity of a real participant is what gave the series its gleeful tension.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
The coordinated timing of Steve Daines’ withdrawal and Kurt Alme’s filing represented an orchestrated effort to circumvent the democratic process and prevent voters from having meaningful choice in Montana’s Senate race.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
The former Los Angeles fire chief has filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging that her ouster was part of an orchestrated effort to smear her conduct and decision-making so Mayor Karen Bass could avoid accountability for the most destructive wildfire in LA history.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
In an orchestrated model, organizations do not contract with individuals.
—Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
All that music needs to be classical, orchestrated and cataloged, curated for the next 100 years.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2025
None of the plans have to be grand, orchestrated celebrations.
—Monica Haider, CNN Money, 20 Nov. 2025
The shoes were featured in the trailer as part of an orchestrated brand placement between 20th Century Studios and the fashion house.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
The correspondence shows how the watch was selected for McQueen and used during filming and promotion, giving a glimpse into how product placement was orchestrated in the golden age of cinema.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026
Julia's daughter, Moretta Johnson, was arrested for kidnapping and conspiracy to commit kidnapping related to a November 2022 incident, when Bateman orchestrated a kidnapping plot from prison in which eight minors vanished from state custody.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, two hundred and forty-six truck collisions appear to have been orchestrated on that stretch of road.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Wednesday’s win was the sort that the Jays orchestrated often last year.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Every interaction and plot twist in Jury Duty is carefully orchestrated to steer its unwitting star through a series of low-stakes moral dilemmas while hidden cameras capture his reactions.
—Angelina Mazza, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
Torturous as that may sound, directorTrip Cullman (who showed off his penchant for directing quippy interpersonal drama with Cult of Love) has orchestrated a riveting experience.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
Robert Chan, at the time a valedictorian candidate at Sunny Hills High School in Fullerton, orchestrated Tay’s killing.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The groundswell appeared to be organic, rather than an orchestrated campaign to pressure lawmakers to act.
—Stephen Groves, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2026
Balancing their orchestrated plans with the spontaneity of a real participant is what gave the series its gleeful tension.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
The coordinated timing of Steve Daines’ withdrawal and Kurt Alme’s filing represented an orchestrated effort to circumvent the democratic process and prevent voters from having meaningful choice in Montana’s Senate race.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
The former Los Angeles fire chief has filed a lawsuit against the city, alleging that her ouster was part of an orchestrated effort to smear her conduct and decision-making so Mayor Karen Bass could avoid accountability for the most destructive wildfire in LA history.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
In an orchestrated model, organizations do not contract with individuals.
—Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026
All that music needs to be classical, orchestrated and cataloged, curated for the next 100 years.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2025
None of the plans have to be grand, orchestrated celebrations.
—Monica Haider, CNN Money, 20 Nov. 2025
The shoes were featured in the trailer as part of an orchestrated brand placement between 20th Century Studios and the fashion house.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
Verb
The amnesty comes a week after Min Aung Hlaing was sworn into office following an election that critics say was neither free nor fair and was orchestrated to keep the military's iron grip on power.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
The correspondence shows how the watch was selected for McQueen and used during filming and promotion, giving a glimpse into how product placement was orchestrated in the golden age of cinema.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026
Julia's daughter, Moretta Johnson, was arrested for kidnapping and conspiracy to commit kidnapping related to a November 2022 incident, when Bateman orchestrated a kidnapping plot from prison in which eight minors vanished from state custody.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Ultimately, two hundred and forty-six truck collisions appear to have been orchestrated on that stretch of road.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Wednesday’s win was the sort that the Jays orchestrated often last year.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Every interaction and plot twist in Jury Duty is carefully orchestrated to steer its unwitting star through a series of low-stakes moral dilemmas while hidden cameras capture his reactions.
—Angelina Mazza, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2026
Torturous as that may sound, directorTrip Cullman (who showed off his penchant for directing quippy interpersonal drama with Cult of Love) has orchestrated a riveting experience.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Apr. 2026
Robert Chan, at the time a valedictorian candidate at Sunny Hills High School in Fullerton, orchestrated Tay’s killing.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for orchestrated
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Every detail inside the restaurant follows a botanical motif, from the floral plates to the delicately arranged desserts that accompany their stunning tea service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The officer was ultimately taken into custody during an arranged after-school meetup with the boy in Harford County last week.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Others are luminously, freakishly beautiful, in ways that seem designed to appeal to beings from other solar systems.—
Rosa Lyster,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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This new wagon is designed to appeal to drivers who want both sporty dynamics and the practicality of a touring vehicle, signaling a shift in how electric cars are being positioned in the premium space.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Apr. 2026
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The planned ad buys from House Majority PAC, a political action committee that focuses on electing Democratic House members, seem to target the 1st and 11th congressional districts located in North Carolina’s far northeastern and far southwestern counties, respectively.—
Danielle Battaglia,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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The planned investment is up from a prior forecast of around $20 billion.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
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The grounds include design elements crafted by local artisans found throughout the 134 suites as well as two stand-alone villas with private plunge pool.—
Carole Dixon,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Apr. 2026
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The songs, while tuneful and well-crafted, often blur together.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Chase Sui Wonders, Rosé, and Amanda Seyfried look coordinated in spring colors at the Tiffany & Co.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Even those breaks are all coordinated.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The turns are engineered to allow drivers to maintain 200 miles per hour without losing traction.—
Asher Redd,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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A lot of that expression was in how the machines looked on the outside, which of course was heavily influenced by how they were engineered inside and out.—
Kai Nicol-Schwarz,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lagomarsini, who wore gold earrings and has arm tattoos, got organized.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The previous record of 391 pairs was set in 2018 by a United Kingdom dance troop, said Ashley Johnson, senior vice president and chief marketing officer for Visit Newport Beach, who organized the effort.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Vivian explained that competition was so fierce, and budgets managed so tightly, that no producer could afford to extend filming by even a day.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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For a team that managed only three runs in the entire series against the Yankees and that hasn’t overcome more than a one-run deficit in a win, the early 4-0 hole felt insurmountable.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Orchestrated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orchestrated. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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