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as in rotation
a rapid turning about on an axis or central point the ballerina's perfectly executed pirouette

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verb

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Recent Examples of pirouette
Noun
There was a pirouette and backheel flick in the 38th minute, which did not lead to much, and a 67th-minute dribble inside off the left flank that only saw him get dispossessed. Beren Cross, New York Times, 8 May 2025 Or just the contrast between the mundanity of the airport and the theatrics of the dance — while the videos garner millions of views online, travelers in the background of McGrath’s videos usually don’t bat an eyelid at his pirouettes. Francesca Street, CNN Money, 2 May 2025 The episode captures Brandt’s tireless dedication, from lacing up her pointe shoes to executing perfect pirouettes in the middle of a New York City street. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Mar. 2025 In his first month, Trump performed a pirouette in foreign policy, disavowing the age-old commitment to defend fellow NATO members if they are attacked, reaching out to Russia and suspending most U.S. foreign aid. Calvin Woodward, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for pirouette
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pirouette
Noun
  • Jed Hoyer and Craig Counsell know the quality of the rotation is going to make or break the Cubs' playoff hopes and success this season.
    Drew VonScio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
  • During the team’s last homestand, fellow young talent Emmet Sheehan returned from Tommy John surgery with four sharp innings, and seemed primed to occupy an open spot in the Dodgers’ rotation moving forward.
    Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2025
Verb
  • Label and rotate: Mark containers with dates to keep track of leftovers.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
  • Much like the move in China, engineers hoisted the building up with jacks, but rotated it 90 degrees using hydraulic rollers on 75-ton spruce beams before plopping it back down onto its new foundation.
    Joe Salas June 29, New Atlas, 29 June 2025
Noun
  • The Panthers captain orchestrated a Cup pass line that saw every first-time winner get their hands on it before the team’s stars took a twirl.
    Michael Russo, New York Times, 18 June 2025
  • The host then put the outfit’s comfortability to the test by strutting across the stage and doing a few twirls while the crowd applauded and cheered her on.
    Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 6 May 2025
Verb
  • Joining Lake are a revolving panel of judges including Ross Matthews, fitness instructor Cody Rigsby, and actresses Dulcé Sloan and Dascha Polanco.
    Leia Mendoza, Variety, 2 July 2025
  • State capitalization grants Since 1987, EPA has given states money for revolving loan programs that provide low-interest loans to state and local governments to clean up waterways and provide safe drinking water.
    Janet McCabe, The Conversation, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • The cold foam put a decadent spin on the subtly tangy sip.
    Erin Clements, People.com, 30 June 2025
  • From a young age, Sinner and Alcaraz learned to hit ground strokes that dipped and drove, as Nadal’s did, with clear margins and heavy with spin.
    Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 29 June 2025
Noun
  • The rigidity or inflexibility of the curve directly influences the complexity of the surgery, with more rigid curves often requiring more extensive osteotomy bone cuts to achieve proper alignment.
    Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • Where the opportunities lie The front and the belly of the curve remain the most attractive, said Rieder, who is also the portfolio manager of iShares Flexible Income Active ETF (BINC) .
    Michelle Fox, CNBC, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • But his ability to shoot from three-point range (34.4% in 2024-25), operate in the short roll, and even serve as an offensive hub excites Lee.
    Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2025
  • And many employers have increasingly shed low-wage staff, such as drivers and cleaning staff, from their employment rolls and contracted that work out.
    Sumit Agarwal, The Conversation, 3 July 2025

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“Pirouette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pirouette. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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