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Recent Examples of pirouette
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Each pirouette inspires the next prima ballerina.
—Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
They are hunted by Devora, a reclusive innkeeper and former dancer played by Uma Thurman, who is determined to make the girls regret ever pirouetting into her life.
—Jef Rouner, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Or whips around his defender in a bold pirouette.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
Each pirouette inspires the next prima ballerina.
—Madeline Montgomery, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025
Verb
The segment could have used an overhead shot to better show everything that was going on, and having a camera on Timothée Chalamet but not cutting to him after ballerina Misty Copeland pirouetted right in his face was a crime against our parasocial relationships.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
They are hunted by Devora, a reclusive innkeeper and former dancer played by Uma Thurman, who is determined to make the girls regret ever pirouetting into her life.
—Jef Rouner, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pirouette
Noun
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The robot’s motions closely matched the operator’s, from arm swings and torso rotation to step length and leg lift, maintaining a high level of synchronization and rhythm, reports Techinasia.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Heat then used a bench rotation of Kel’el Ware, Jaquez, Powell, Kasparas Jakucionis and Myron Gardner against the Spurs.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Frequent glenohumeral internal rotation deficit tests, which reveal how far back a player’s shoulder can rotate, are strong indicators of potential arm injuries.—
Shawn McFarland,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The force includes contingents from Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Oklahoma, with units rotating in and out of the District on staggered timelines.—
Steven Beynon,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The unconscious Moon twirls into your 12th House of Whispers, inviting gentle reflection and rest that helps your inner world reorganize.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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The dance world has often based its plaudits on how spectacularly performers can defy gravity with leaps, kicks and twirls.—
Mercury News,
Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley will return as Simon Williams and Trevor Slattery, the respective super-powered actor and ex-terrorist-thespian around which the show revolved.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Mar. 2026
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While the Broadway production was presented on a huge, revolving set, this intimate black-box staging will focus on the language and storytelling in the script.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Beauty of Joseon borrows from that history but gives it a modern spin, blending classic botanicals with modern ingredients that feel easy to layer into a routine.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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Another important finding is that the SUPER method preserves the internal quantum spin state of the system.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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But surprisingly, the curves and swoops are contentious among experts, and some argue that cursive does not add any real value for students, especially in the age of artificial intelligence.—
Ava Berger,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2026
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Everybody realizes there will be a large learning curve, but Vitello has already made a strong impression on his players.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Braden Smith’s dream scenario was to break the NCAA’s all-time assists record to Trey Kaufman-Renn on a short roll.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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Relax by the grand fireplace overlooking the mountainside as you’re delivered triers of sweet pastries and chocolate treats, savory salmon toasts, lobster rolls, and more while Artisanal high chocolate is poured over fluffy cotton candy.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Pirouette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pirouette. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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