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Recent Examples of pirouette
Liam Hess, Vogue, 2 May 2025
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
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Noun
And just like watching a prima ballerina fly into a high-stakes pirouette and stick the landing, the effect is dazzling.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 2 May 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pirouette
Noun
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Flights going west, like Sky Harbor's new transpacific routes, are longer than flights going east because of how the rotation of the Earth influences wind patterns, according to the aviation website Simple Flying.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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These infield additions not only allowed for better rotation over the final two months of the year, but also allowed another viable option at shortstop if Volpe’s struggles continued.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Avoid diseases by rotating potato crops and growing them in a new spot each year.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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In 1979, the National Weather Service and World Meteorological Organization decided to evenly split women’s and men’s names, using six groups of 26 names, rotating annually.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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Sip velvety Barolo in the rolling hills of Piemonte, twirl strands of handmade pasta in Bologna, and sample creamy artisan gelato on a cobbled piazza in Sicily.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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When Huda comes down the stairs, Chris gives Huda a twirl.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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With minimum salaries starting at $66,000, WNBA players generate the bulk of their income through endorsement deals and partnerships that can revolve entirely around online campaigns.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Aug. 2025
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The components of Connecticut’s plan include a revolving loan fund for solar systems, energy storage, and enabling upgrades for multifamily affordable housing through the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority.—
Jan Ellen Spiegel,
Hartford Courant,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Duchess of Sussex wore her hair in a low ponytail with face-framing layers then, but switched up her style for the frock's second spin.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The science magazine says that the core’s spin has been slowing, though for unknown reasons, meaning that the rest of the planet must speed up to compensate.—
James Powel,
Freep.com,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The real challenge lay in the mental aspects, the steep learning curve of a new sport.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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But just as Aaron eased into the curve of his first letter, a police officer told him to drop the can.—
Aurora Sousanis,
Freep.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Usually the thin, transparent rounds made from rice, water and salt are the foundation for Vietnamese summer rolls — fresh spring rolls filled with shredded vegetables, fresh herbs, noodles and proteins like shrimp and pork and served cold.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
7 Aug. 2025
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Here are some of the signs that Act III will have a rock ‘n’ roll edge.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Pirouette.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pirouette. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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